Maternal hemoglobin change from early pregnancy to second trimester is associated with risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: a retrospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Sulhariza, Husni Zain, Zalilah, Mohd Shariff, Geeta, Appannah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media 2023
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/109479/1/fnut-10-1197485.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/109479/; https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1197485/full
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Introduction: The accrual of iron that is reflected in high maternal hemoglobin (Hb) status is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Changes in maternal Hb level could also implicate glycemic status in pregnancy. This study aimed to determine the associati...