Gestational diabetes & diabetes in pregnancy
The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the development of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in West Virginia
Authors' conclusion
GDM rates in WV increased from the period directly before the COVID-19 pandemic to during the COVID-19 pandemic. More research is needed to understand the pathophysiological mechanisms of pandemics and pandemic-related risk factors for this observed association. Supporting pregnant individuals during such events is critical to both maternal and child health.
Study context
- Population
- Pregnant individuals in West Virginia
- Exposure
- COVID-19 pandemic vs pre-pandemic period
- Outcome
- GDM prevalence
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Each group vs pre-pandemicAdjusted relative risk (95 % CI)
Pandemic
1.12(1.06–1.19)
Each group vs pre-pandemicaRD (95 % CI)
Pandemic
0.95 %(0.56 %, 1.33 %)
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the development of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in West Virginia. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 2 February 2024. doi:10.
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