Gestational diabetes incidence and delivery outcomes in Western China: A prospective cohort study.

Jonathan K L MakAndy H LeeNgoc Minh PhamXiong-Fei PanLi TangColin W BinnsXin Sun

Published in: Birth (Berkeley, Calif.) (2018)

The incidence of GDM was high in Western China, especially among older and overweight women. Moreover, women with GDM had higher rates of adverse delivery outcomes. The findings lend further support for the screening, prevention, and management of GDM in Chinese women.

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pregnancy outcomes
polycystic ovary syndrome
risk factors
south africa
physical activity
pregnant women
type diabetes
breast cancer risk
weight gain
insulin resistance
body mass index
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