Estimation of gestational diabetes mellitus and dose–response association of BMI with the occurrence of diabetes mellitus in pregnant women of the west of Iran

Abstract

The authors aim to investigate the GDM and the dose–response association of BMI with it in pregnant women in Kermanshah, Iran. During the 2015–2016 year, the 1010 pregnant women were studied. The restricted cubic spline method was used to evaluate the relationship between BMI and GDM. The risk of GDM was 10.1%. The incidence rate ratio for GDM indicates a non-significant protective effect and, then a significant risk for GDM occurrence along with BMI. BMI can be used as a predictive factor. A healthy diet and recommended levels of physical activity are suggested to prevent overweight and obesity and subsequent GDM.

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank the Clinical Research Development Unit (CRDU) of Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, for their support, cooperation and assistance throughout the period of study (Grant no. 13025).

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Funding

This study was supported by Loghman Hospital in Tehran province Grant number 13025. The funding agency did not play any role in the planning, conduct, and reporting or in the decision to submit the paper for publication.