Performance of early pregnancy HbA(1c) for predicting gestational diabetes mellitus and adverse pregnancy outcomes in obese European women
- Categories: Maternal, Metabolic Health
Type Article
Journal Article
Authors
J. Immanuel; D. Simmons; G. Desoye; R. Corcoy; J. M. Adelantado; R. Devlieger; A. Lapolla; M. G. Dalfra; A. Bertolotto; J. Harreiter; E. Wender-Ozegowska; A. Zawiejska; F. P. Dunne; P. Damm; E. R. Mathiesen; D. M. Jensen; L. L. T. Andersen; D. J. Hill; J.
Year of publication
2020
Publication/Journal
Diabetes Res Clin Pract
Volume
168
Issue
Pages
108378
Abstract
AIMS: To investigate the performance of early pregnancy HbA(1c) for predicting gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and adverse pregnancy outcomes in obese women. METHODS: Post hoc analysis using data from the Vitamin D And Lifestyle Intervention for GDM prevention trials conducted across 9 European countries (2012-2014). Pregnant women (BMI ≥ 29 kg/m(2)) underwent a baseline HbA(1c) and oral glucose tolerance tests at