Prepregnancy body mass index and gestational diabetes mellitus across Asian and Pacific Islander subgroups in California.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends early screening for gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant Asian people with a prepregnancy body mass index ≥23.0 kg/m², in contrast with the recommended screening at a body mass index ≥25 kg/m² for other races and ethnicities. However, there is significant heterogeneity within Asian and Pacific Islander populations, and gestational diabetes mellitus and its association with body mass index among Asian and Pacific Islander subgroups may not be uniform across all groups.

Objective

This study aimed to analyze the association between body mass index and gestational diabetes mellitus among Asian and Pacific Islander subgroups in California, specifically gestational diabetes

SUBMITTER: Sperling MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9826825 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature