Kara Whitaker, University of Iowa (IMAGE) University of Iowa Caption This is Kara Whitaker, assistant professor in Health and Human Physiology at the University of Iowa. Whitaker authored a study that found pre-pregnant women who are more fit are at less risk of developing gestational diabetes. Credit University of Iowa Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.