Gestational diabetes & diabetes in pregnancy
Gestational diabetes mellitus in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of associated factors
Authors' conclusion
This study found that advanced maternal age, pre-pregnancy obesity, family history of diabetes, prior GDM, pre-hypertension, preeclampsia, and PCOS are key factors associated with GDM in LMICs.
Study context
- Population
- Observational studies published in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) between 2015 and August 202547 studies
- Outcome
- Factors associated with GDM
Methodological detailsrandom-effects model, pre-registered protocol, Seven databases searched (PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, EMBASE, CABI, Google Scholar), Heterogeneity evaluated by I2; random-effects pooled estimates
- Random-effects model
- Pre-registered protocol
- Seven databases searched (PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, EMBASE, CABI, Google Scholar)
- Heterogeneity evaluated by I2; random-effects pooled estimates
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Factors associated with increased risk of GDM
- Significantly associated with increased Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) risk: maternal age ≥ 30, multiparity, urban residence, pre-pregnancy obesity BMI ≥ 25 kg/m², family history of diabetes, history of GDM, pre-hypertension, preeclampsia, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and physical inactivity
- 116 factor-specific effect estimates
Original publication
Gestational diabetes mellitus in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of associated factors. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 18 March 2026. doi:10.
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