The association between immigration status and the development of type 2 diabetes in women with a prior diagnosis of gestational diabetes: A population-based study.

Jessica S S HoStephanie H ReadVasily GiannakeasShohinee SarmaHoward BergerDenice S FeigKaren FlemingJoel G RayLaura RosellaBaiju R Shah Lorraine L Lipscombe

Published in: Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association (2023)

Immigration is associated with a significantly higher risk of type 2 diabetes after GDM, particularly for women from certain low- and middle-income countries. Diabetes prevention strategies will need to consider the unique needs of immigrants from these regions.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
type diabetes
polycystic ovary syndrome
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
breast cancer risk
pregnant women
cervical cancer screening
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle