Impact of Covid-19 on rates of gestational diabetes in a North American pandemic epicenter.

Nathalie AugerShu Qin WeiNatalie DayanUgochinyere V UkahCaroline QuachAntoine LewinJessica Healy-ProfitósAimina AyoubJungmin ChangThuy Mai Luu

Published in: Acta diabetologica (2022)

Gestational diabetes rates increased during the pandemic, mainly among women traditionally at low risk of hyperglycemia who did not have Covid-19 infections. Sudden widespread changes in screening or lifestyle can have a large impact on gestational diabetes rates in a population.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
pregnancy outcomes
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular disease
pregnant women
type diabetes
weight loss
cervical cancer screening