Association of maternal dietary cholesterol intake during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and blood glucose and pregnancy outcome in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cholesterol is essential for pregnant women to maintain maternal health and fetal support development. This study aimed to assess the cholesterol intake of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and to explore its effects on blood glucose and pregnancy outcomes.

Methods

This prospective cohort study collected dietary data using a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) administered during the 24-30 gestational weeks (first survey) and the 34-42 gestational weeks (second survey). Blood glucose parameters and pregnancy outcomes were obtained from electronic medical records. Participants were divided into two groups according to the median cholesterol intake: low and high cholesterol intake groups.

Results

SUBMITTER: Xie C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11670664 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature