Gestational Diabetes Prevalence in North Italy. Trend 2012-2019

Abstract

The diagnostic criteria of GDM used in the province of Trento are those of the International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Group (IADPSG). The pregnancy monitoring data are recorded in the Childbirth Assistance Certificate (CedAP), a mandatory document in Italy for monitoring pregnancy, childbirth and the health of the newborn and to be completed by the midwife who assisted the birth. Based on the data recorded in the CedAP, the trend in the prevalence of GDM over time was retrospectively analyzed, on all pregnant women, on pregnant women of Italian and foreign citizenship. The prevalence of GDM was also analyzed in relation to the age group and educational level of pregnant women.