Physical activity during pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous research has indicated the inverse association between physical activity (PA) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). However, the dose-response relationship currently remains undetermined. This study aims to explore the dose-response relationship between PA during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy and GDM risk.

Methods

Studies on the relationship between PA during pregnancy and GDM risk published before April 25, 2023, were searched for in six databases. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, all literature was screened for eligibility. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) was used to assess risk of bias. Publication bias was examined using funnel plots, Begg's and Egger's tests, as well as trim-and-fill analysis. We harmonized exposu

SUBMITTER: Xie W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10893683 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature