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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Genetics
  • Public Health

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  • Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common pregnancy complication with significant maternal and offspring health implications.
  • While risk factors like BMI and age are known, GDM often occurs in women without apparent risk factors.
  • Genetic and environmental factors contribute to GDM development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a polygenic risk score (PRS) for GDM.
  • To investigate the genetic architecture of GDM and its associated risk factors and biomarkers.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a polygenic risk score specifically for gestational diabetes mellitus.
  • Analysis of genetic architecture and genetically constructed risk factors and biomarkers related to GDM.

Main Results:

  • The developed polygenic risk score effectively identifies women at elevated risk for GDM.
  • The PRS can be utilized for early identification prior to clinical manifestation of GDM.

Conclusions:

  • The polygenic risk score serves as a valuable early screening tool for gestational diabetes mellitus.
  • Early identification enables targeted monitoring and preventative strategies to mitigate risks associated with GDM.