The prevalence of gestational diabetes among underweight and normal weight women worldwide: a scoping review
Emily S. Gitlin,
Michelle Demetres,
Arthi Vaidyanathan
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundGestational diabetes (GDM) affects nearly 15% of pregnancies worldwide and is increasing globally. While this growth is thought to be primarily from overweight and obesity, normal and underweight women are affected as well, particularly in low and middle-income countries. However, GDM in non-overweight women remains understudied. Thus, we examined the prevalence among normal and underweight women globally.MethodsA comprehensive literature search was performed in Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, and The Coc… Show more
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