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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Metabolic Disorders
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Inconsistent literature exists on risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) recurrence.
  • The roles of interpregnancy interval and parity in GDM recurrence are not well-defined.
  • There is a need to identify modifiable risk factors and develop predictive models for GDM recurrence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate controversial risk factors for GDM recurrence, focusing on modifiable factors.
  • To develop a prediction model for GDM recurrence in a cohort of women with prior GDM.
  • To provide evidence-based guidance for managing GDM recurrence risk.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective, population-based, cross-sectional cohort study.
  • Inclusion of 788 women with GDM and consecutive deliveries between 1991-2012.
  • Log-binomial models used to analyze factors associated with GDM recurrence, estimating prevalence ratios (PR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI).

Main Results:

  • Interpregnancy interval and multiparity were significant risk factors for GDM recurrence (PR ≥ 1.2).
  • Maternal age, GDM diagnosis week, OGTT values, BMI gain, and insulin use also showed significant associations.
  • The association between interpregnancy interval and GDM recurrence was weaker in multiparous women compared to primiparous women.

Conclusions:

  • Interpregnancy interval and weight gain between pregnancies are modifiable risk factors for GDM recurrence.
  • A developed prediction model suggests reducing interpregnancy interval and weight gain can substantially lower recurrence risk.
  • Physicians can utilize this model to advise women with GDM on reducing recurrence risk in subsequent pregnancies.