Making the Shift From Knowing to Unknowing and Living With One’s Risk for Coronary Artery Disease Following a Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes: A Grounded Theory Study

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is considered a nontraditional risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD) in women and is on the rise. The purpose of this study was to gain a fuller understanding of the psychosocial process experienced by women diagnosed with GDM as they assign meaning to being at risk for CAD and make decisions about their health.