Predicting insulin use among women with gestational diabetes diagnosed in oral glucose tolerance test.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common complications affecting pregnant women. While most women will achieve adequate glycemic levels with diet and exercise, some will require pharmacological treatment to reach and maintain glucose levels between the desired thresholds. Identifying these patients early in pregnancy could help direct resources and interventions.

Methods

This retrospective cohort of women with GDM diagnosed with an abnormal 75g-OGTT presents data from 869 patients (724 in the diet group and 145 in the insulin group). Univariate logistic regression was used to compare the groups, and multivariable logistic regression was used to identify independent factors associated with the need for insulin. A log-linear function was used to

SUBMITTER: Zaccara TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10236572 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature