Prevalence and risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus: findings from a universal screening feasibility program in Lima, Peru

Abstract Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a global public health concern with potential implications for the health of a mother and her offspring. However, data on the prevalence and risk factors of GDM in Latin America are scarce. The study was designed to estimate the prevalence o...

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Published in:	BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Main Authors:	Gloria T. Larrabure-Torrealva, Stephanie Martinez, Miguel Angel Luque-Fernandez, Sixto E. Sanchez, Pedro A. Mascaro, Hugo Ingar, Walter Castillo, Rina Zumaeta, Mirtha Grande, Vicky Motta, Percy Pacora, Bizu Gelaye, Michelle A. Williams
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2018-07-01
Subjects:	Diabetes mellitus Gestational diabetes mellitus Obesity Depression Pregnancy IADPSG criteria
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-018-1904-0