Impact of iron deficiency anemia on prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus.(Clinical Care/Education/Nutrition)

OBJECTIVE--Increased Hb and ferritin have been associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). This study was performed to determine whether the prevalence of GDM is influenced by iron deficiency anemia.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS--In a retrospective case control study, 242 women with iron deficiency anemia (Hb

RESULTS--There was no difference in the prepregnancy weight or BMI, but the anemic group had more multiparas and significantly lower gestational weight and BMI increments and prevalence of GDM (odds ratio [OR] 0.52, 95% CI 0.27-0.97), which was inversely correlated (P = 0.045) with the duration of anemia. To determine the independent effect of anemia on GDM, ...

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