| Literature DB >> 16051928 |
Lorna E Thorpe1, Diana Berger, Jennifer A Ellis, Vani R Bettegowda, Gina Brown, Thomas Matte, Mary Bassett, Thomas R Frieden.
Abstract
We analyzed gestational diabetes mellitus trends in New York City between 1990 and 2001 by using information obtained from birth certificates. Gestational diabetes diagnoses among women who delivered babies increased 46%, from 2.6% (95% confidence interval [CI]=2.5, 2.7) to 3.8% (95% CI=3.7, 3.9) of births. Prevalence was highest among South and Central Asian women (11%). Given risks for adverse fetal outcomes and maternal chronic diabetes, prompt screening is critical. Metabolic control should be maintained during pregnancy and assessed postpartum for women with gestational diabetes.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16051928 PMCID: PMC1449393 DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2005.066100
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Public Health ISSN: 0090-0036 Impact factor: 9.308