Risk factors and glycaemic control in small-for-gestational-age infants born to mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus: a case-control study using propensity score matching based on a large population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Small for gestational age (SGA) poses a significant concern for newborns, being linked to neonatal complications and potential metabolic disorders in adulthood, especially when born to mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), elevating their risk of complications and mortality. However, the pregnancy risk factors and glycaemic control associated with SGA infants born to mothers with GDM remain unclear.

Aim

To identify the pregnancy risk factors and glycaemic control associated with SGA infants born to mothers with GDM.

Method

This case-control study was conducted among 1910 women with GDM in China. Data were collected by the integrated electronic medical record system. Using 1:4 propensity score matching analysis, we adjusted for gestational age as

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10806598 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature