Research
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Advanced maternal age (≥35 years) is a strong, non-modifiable risk factor for GDM, with risk increasing linearly with age.
If you are over 35, be aware your risk for GDM is higher. Prioritize the lifestyle interventions (diet and exercise) mentioned earlier, as they are even more critical for this age group.
StrongSupportsVERY_HIGH confidence
Advanced maternal age is a strong risk factor for GDM, especially for women with maternal age of 35 years or older... The risk of GDM exhibited a linear relationship with maternal age according to dose-response analysis.
Why this rating
Supported by large cohort studies and meta-analyses.
Source
Prevalence, Prevention, and Lifestyle Intervention of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in China
Juan Juan et al. · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · 2020
DOI 10.3390/ijerph17249517
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