Incidence and risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus in twin versus singleton pregnancies.

Liran HierschHoward BergerRania OkbyJoel G RayMichael GearySarah D McdonaldBeth Murry-DavisCatherine RiddellIlana HalperinHaroon HasanJon BarrettNir Melamednull null

Published in: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (2018)

Women with twins are at increased risk of GDM, mainly due to a higher rate of diet-treated GDM. Despite higher baseline risk of GDM in women with twins, the effect of known risk factors for GDM is similar to that observed in singletons.

Keyphrases

gestational age
preterm birth
birth weight
pregnant women
physical activity
pregnancy outcomes
weight loss
body mass index