Association of mid-pregnancy ferritin levels with postpartum glucose metabolism in women with gestational diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ferritin, a key indicator of body iron levels, has been reported to associate with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and the onset of Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). However, limited research explores the association between mid-pregnancy ferritin levels and the risk of postpartum abnormal glucose metabolism (AGM) in patients with GDM.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted in 1514 women with GDM recruited from January 2016 to January 2021, and 916 women were included. Demographic characteristics, medical history and family history, pregnancy complications were recorded. Multiple logistic regression models were performed to assess the association between mid-pregnancy ferritin levels and the risk of postpartum AGM.

Results

Following the postpartum ora

SUBMITTER: Li N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11437195 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature