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September 5, 2025BMJ OpenOpen Access

Maternal, fetal and neonatal adverse outcomes associated with gestational diabetes: a prospective cohort study at King Faisal Hospital, Kigali

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ENEmmanuel NshimiyumuremyiBNBalkachew NigatuAAAlemayehu Amberbir

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Overview

Prospective cohort study finds 19.5% gestational diabetes incidence in pregnant women, indicating risks for maternal and neonatal health.

Key Points

  • The cumulative incidence of gestational diabetes was found to be 19.5%, indicating a significant health concern.
  • Pregnant women with gestational diabetes faced a notably higher risk for adverse outcomes, including pre-eclampsia and caesarean delivery.
  • Risk factors associated with gestational diabetes included increased body mass index and a history of macrosomia.
  • This research highlights essential maternal and neonatal factors in addressing the double burden of gestational diabetes in Rwanda.

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Nshimiyumuremyi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23a2cb210217d6477f8b6https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-098248
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