ADIPOQ and prediabetes syndrome: Of note, GD-F and GD-P had similar levels of adiponectin at 6 to 9 weeks after delivery, suggesting some degree of preserved β-cell function and overall metabolic health that is lacking in GD-M.31,32,33 We also observed that GD-F and GD-M had similar prevalence of postpartum prediabetes after adjusting for GD treatment.