Gestational diabetes mellitus and linear growth in early childhood.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common pregnancy complication with potential short- and long-term adverse consequences for both mothers and fetuses. It is unclear whether GDM affects linear growth in the offspring; research data are limited and inconsistent.

Methods

In a prospective birth cohort in Shanghai (n=2055 children; 369 born to mothers with GDM). We sought to evaluate the impact of GDM on longitudinal linear growth in early childhood. Length/height was measured in children at birth, 6 weeks, 6 months, 1, 2 and 4 years of age. Multivariate linear regression and generalized estimating equation models were employed to assess the impact of GDM on length/height for age Z score (LAZ/HAZ).

Results

Average birth length was similar in infants of

SUBMITTER: Chen ZL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11631579 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature