Maternal Body Fat Percentage and Gestational Diabetes Risk
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Tunkemrat Poramed, Sunsaneevithayakul Prasert, Boriboonhirunsarn Dittakarn
Primary Institution: Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, THA
Hypothesis
This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between body fat percentage (BFP) and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
Conclusion
BFP ≥30% and BMI ≥25 kg/m2 significantly increased the risk of GDM.
Supporting Evidence
- BFP correlated well with BMI with a correlation coefficient of 0.956.
- The prevalence of GDM was 17.9%.
- BFP ≥30% significantly increased the risk of GDM (22.2% vs. 12%, p=0.023).
- BMI ≥25 kg/m2 also significantly increased the risk of GDM (26.4% vs. 14.4%, p=0.014).
- The sensitivity of BFP ≥30% for GDM diagnosis was 71.1%.
Takeaway
If a pregnant woman has a body fat percentage of 30% or more, she has a higher chance of developing diabetes during pregnancy.
Methodology
A cohort study involving 336 singleton pregnant women attending an antenatal care clinic, measuring body composition and diagnosing GDM through glucose tests.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to exclusion of certain women from the analysis.
Limitations
Some women were excluded from the analysis, which might affect the results, and generalization may be restricted due to demographic differences.
Participant Demographics
Singleton pregnant women, aged at least 18 years, attending antenatal care before 14 weeks of gestation.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.023
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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