Interventions in preconception and pregnant women at risk of gestational diabetes; a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women at risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) need preventative interventions.

Objective

To evaluate targeted interventions before and during pregnancy for women identified as being at risk of developing GDM.

Methods

Systematic review and meta-analysis conducted following PRISMA guidelines. MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library in addition to reference and citation lists were searched to identify eligible randomised controlled trials (RCTs) utilising risk stratification during the preconception period or in the first/early second trimester. Screening and data extraction were carried out by the authors independently. Quality assessment was conducted based on the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. Random effects meta-analysis and narrative synthesis were p

SUBMITTER: Quotah OF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10765912 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature