Association of overweight and obesity with gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a case-control study

Abstract

Obesity, but not overweight, was significantly associated with the development of GDM. Screening for GDM is recommended for pregnant women with obesity (MUAC≥31) for targeted intervention. Antenatal care providers should provide information for women of childbearing age on maintaining a healthy body weight before and in-between pregnancies and the need for healthy, diversified food and high-level physical activity.