A simple model to predict risk of gestational diabetes mellitus from 8 to 20 weeks of gestation in Chinese women

• Main Authors: Tao Zheng (Author), Weiping Ye (Author), Xipeng Wang (Author), Xiaoyong Li (Author), Jun Zhang (Author), Julian Little (Author), Lixia Zhou (Author), Lin Zhang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes. Screening for GDM and applying adequate interventions may reduce the risk of adverse outcomes. However, the diagnosis of GDM depends largely on tests performed in late second trimester. The aim of...