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September 27, 2025BMJ OpenOpen Access

Incidence, risk factors and pregnancy outcomes of gestational diabetes mellitus in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria: a prospective cohort study

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Prospective cohort study reports a 20.7% incidence of gestational diabetes among participants, suggesting key risk factors.

The cumulative incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus was found to be 20.7% in pregnant women.
Key risk factors identified include maternal age ≥35 years, maternal obesity, and history of congenital anomalies.
The study utilized a prospective cohort design with 721 participants undergoing a glucose tolerance test.
Findings highlight the need for targeted public health interventions for women at risk.

Adeoye et al. (2025) studied this question.

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