Long-Term Follow-Up on Morbidity Among Women With a History of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) complicates up to 10% of pregnancies and is a well-known risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease. Little is known about possible long-term risks of other diseases.

Background

The aim was to review the literature for evidence of associations with morbidity other than T2DM and cardiovascular disease and with long-term mortality.

Methods

A systematic review based on searches in Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Library until March 31, 2021, using a broad range of keywords. We extracted study characteristics and results on associations between GDM and disease occurrence at least 10 years postpartum, excluding studies on women with diabetes prior to pregnancy or only diabetes prior to outcome. Th

SUBMITTER: Flachs Madsen LR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9387689 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature