Earlier gestational diabetes tests may have better health outcomes

“We’re always aiming to improve the quality of life for both mother and child during pregnancy and birth,” she said.

New research performed at Nepean Hospital is revealing promising results for women who may develop gestational diabetes, with findings projected to result in better health outcomes and fewer complications overall.

Gestational diabetes is diabetes diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy, with high blood sugar levels potentially impacting both the pregnancy and the baby’s health.

Typically, gestational diabetes is tested for with an oral glucose tolerance test at 24 to 28 weeks gestation, and is diagnosed after gaining an understanding of how a parent’s body is processing glucose by measuring their blood sugar levels before and after the consumption of a sugary drink. However, a recent international study led by Western Sydney University has found promising results after exploring the effectiveness of early treatment for individuals at a high risk of developing the disease.

The study, which saw 802 women have their pregnancies assessed at hospitals in Australia, Sweden, Austria and India, compared the outcomes of women who initiated a treatment time earlier than 20 weeks, to those who were treated at the regular recommended treatment time.

Nepean Hospital Head of Department for Endocrinology, and Associate Professor at the Nepean Clinical School for the University

Development Consent/s Determined

Pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council.

Approved Development

Applications

• Eden Brae Holdings Pty Ltd

DA23/0353

Lot 2238 PP 1274692, 28 Tramway Avenue, Werrington

2-storey dwelling – Proposed Lot 2238

• Rita Maria Papalia

DA23/0291

Lot 148 DP 270417, 17 Woodhall Place, Luddenham

Detached double garage

• Eden Brae Holdings Pty Ltd

DA23/0389

Lot 2033 PP 1274690 and Lot 2216 PP 1274692, 13 Paling Street, Werrington

2-storey dwelling

• Stacey Michell

DA23/0387

Lot 2231 PP 1274692, 14 Tramway Avenue, Werrington

2-storey dwelling

• Jakanda Pty Ltd

DA23/0332

Lot 302 DP 258633, 17 Lindridge Street, South Penrith

Additions and alterations to existing dwelling including 1st floor addition

• Burbank Australia Nsw Pty Ltd

Lot 4 DP 20420, 202 Stafford Street, Penrith

• Eden Brae Holdings Pty Ltd of Sydney, Dr Emily Hibbert, was one of the lead researchers of the study, and said that the results have been overwhelmingly positive.

DA23/0337

Lot 2257 PP 1274692, 146 Peartree Circuit, Werrington

2-storey dwelling

• Michele Christiansen

Mod23/0099

Lot 6 DP 236463, 1246 Mulgoa Road, Mulgoa

Modification of DA21/0762 to add small dutch gable to the roof, external door to the garage and change of cladding.

• Eden Brae Holdings Pty Ltd

DA23/0328

Lot 2018 PP 1274690, 73 Peartree Circuit, Werrington

2-storey dwelling

• Cardno (NSW) Pty Ltd Mod22/0219

Lot 1 DP 542395 and Lot 740 DP 810111, 1725a Elizabeth Drive, Badgerys Creek

Modification to Development Consent No. DA12/0515.01, which relates to a gas to energy platform and gas collection system

• The Trustee for The Titus (Aust) Unittrust DA22/0589

Lot 1 DP 632885, 13–15 Luttrell Street, Glenmore Park

Demolition of existing structures and construction of 2-storey and 129-place child care centre including basement car parking and associated site works

• Bayti Projects Pty Ltd DA22/1005

“The study shows that earlier treatment is leading to better health outcomes for everyone involved.”

According to Hibbert, the promising study showed that at birth, babies whose parents had an earlier intervention for gestational diabetes were less likely to require specialty care in the hospital, and were also less likely to have complications such as respiratory distress or broken bones.

Significant benefits for new mothers were also reported.

“Earlier treatment led to over one in 20 babies being born less likely having a severe complication such as nerve damage, damaged bones, or becoming stuck in the mother’s birth canal. Further, babies who may have experienced breathing difficulties were halved,” Hibbert said.

“Mothers also benefited as babies that were delivered had less fat.

“Over 75 per cent of the women treated early avoided complications such as a severe perineal injury.”

Further research is currently underway to confirm evidence from the trial, and analyse exactly how early women should be tested for gestational diabetes during their pregnancy.

• Noel Billyard DA22/0347

Lot 427 DP 12590 and Lot 428 DP 12590, 76 Sydney Street, St Marys

Demolition of existing structures and construction of a 2-storey child care centre for 122 x children with basement car parking

Refused Development Applications

• Steven Sammut DA22/0821

Lot 78 DP 36640, 7 Anzac Street, North St Marys

Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling for a change of use to a community facility

• Laurie Liskowski DA23/0013

Lot 7109 DP 258855, 2 Coowarra Drive, St Clair

Demolition of existing structures, tree removal and construction of a childcare facility x 63 children with basement parking and associated works

Viewing of Development Applications

The above development application/s may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracker via penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/DATracker Officers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.

DA22/1207

Demolition of existing structures and construction of attached dual occupancy

Lot 3171 DP 258498, 1 Dobell Circuit, St Clair Demolition of existing dwelling/structures and construction of a 2-storey dwelling with basement garage

Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts

By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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One of the most famous plays in the world, ‘The Mousetrap’, is coming to the Riverside Theatre at Parramatta from June 15.

‘The Mousetrap’ had its world premiere on October 6, 1952 at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham. After a brief tour, it opened in London’s West End on November 25, 1952 at the Ambassadors Theatre, where it ran until March 23, 1974. It immediately transferred to the larger St Martin’s Theatre next door, where it continues to this day.

‘The Mousetrap’ has kept millions of people from every corner of the globe on the edge of their seats. It is the genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time … case closed! Can you solve this world-famous mystery for yourself?

The play runs at the Riverside Theatre from June 15 to 25.

For tickets, visit www.riversideparramatta.com.au.

The longest-running West End show, it has by far the longest run of any play anywhere in the world, with over 28,500 performances so far. The play has a twist ending, which the audience are traditionally asked not to reveal after leaving the theatre.

For 70 years, Agatha Christie’s