Gestational diabetes mellitus and risk of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Aim Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), a common pregnancy complication characterized by glucose intolerance, is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS). This study aimed to systematically review and quantify the association between GDM an...

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Main Authors: Fang Yang, Hua Liu, Cuixia Ding
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Published: BMC 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-024-01539-x
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description Abstract Aim Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), a common pregnancy complication characterized by glucose intolerance, is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS). This study aimed to systematically review and quantify the association between GDM and NRDS. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science from their inception through July 30, 2024, to identify relevant studies. A total of 44 studies, including 50 datasets and over 6.2 million participants, were included in the analysis. Meta-analyses were performed using random-effects models to estimate pooled odds ratios (ORs) and assess heterogeneity among studies. Subgroup analyses were conducted based on study design, gestational age, diagnostic methods, and geographical regions. Results Our meta-analysis demonstrated a statistically significant association between GDM and an increased risk of NRDS in newborns (OR 1.9; 95%CI 1.5–2.3). A sub-group analysis based on studies participants showed significant association in both GDM-based (OR, 2.0; 95%CI, 1.5–2.7) and NRSD-based studies (OR, 1.7; 95%CI, 1.3–2.3). This association was consistent across other various subgroups, including both term and preterm pregnancies and across different continents. Sensitivity analysis confirmed the robustness of these findings, and cumulative meta-analysis showed a steady increase in the strength of the association over time. Conclusion Our findings highlight GDM as a significant risk factor for NRDS, underscoring the need for early detection and effective management of GDM to reduce adverse neonatal outcomes. However, limitations such as residual confounding, high heterogeneity among studies, and evidence of publication bias should be considered when interpreting these results. Future research should address these issues by including diverse populations and accounting for key confounders to better understand the GDM-NRDS relationship and explore targeted interventions to mitigate the risk in infants born to mothers with GDM.
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spelling doaj-art-5b3089d135654fe98fb7b0ee576430e22024-12-08T12:38:37ZengBMCDiabetology & Metabolic Syndrome1758-59962024-12-0116111210.1186/s13098-024-01539-xGestational diabetes mellitus and risk of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysisFang Yang0Hua Liu1Cuixia Ding2Department of Obstetrics, Jinan Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Shandong First Medical UniversityEmergency Internal Medicine, Binzhou Medical College Yantai Affiliated HospitalDepartment of Obstetrics, Dingxi People’s HospitalAbstract Aim Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), a common pregnancy complication characterized by glucose intolerance, is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS). This study aimed to systematically review and quantify the association between GDM and NRDS. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science from their inception through July 30, 2024, to identify relevant studies. A total of 44 studies, including 50 datasets and over 6.2 million participants, were included in the analysis. Meta-analyses were performed using random-effects models to estimate pooled odds ratios (ORs) and assess heterogeneity among studies. Subgroup analyses were conducted based on study design, gestational age, diagnostic methods, and geographical regions. Results Our meta-analysis demonstrated a statistically significant association between GDM and an increased risk of NRDS in newborns (OR 1.9; 95%CI 1.5–2.3). A sub-group analysis based on studies participants showed significant association in both GDM-based (OR, 2.0; 95%CI, 1.5–2.7) and NRSD-based studies (OR, 1.7; 95%CI, 1.3–2.3). This association was consistent across other various subgroups, including both term and preterm pregnancies and across different continents. Sensitivity analysis confirmed the robustness of these findings, and cumulative meta-analysis showed a steady increase in the strength of the association over time. Conclusion Our findings highlight GDM as a significant risk factor for NRDS, underscoring the need for early detection and effective management of GDM to reduce adverse neonatal outcomes. However, limitations such as residual confounding, high heterogeneity among studies, and evidence of publication bias should be considered when interpreting these results. Future research should address these issues by including diverse populations and accounting for key confounders to better understand the GDM-NRDS relationship and explore targeted interventions to mitigate the risk in infants born to mothers with GDM.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-024-01539-xNeonatal respiratory distress syndromeGestational diabetes MellitusNewbornsAssociationMeta-analysis
spellingShingle Fang Yang
Hua Liu
Cuixia Ding
Gestational diabetes mellitus and risk of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
Gestational diabetes Mellitus
Newborns
Association
Meta-analysis
title Gestational diabetes mellitus and risk of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full Gestational diabetes mellitus and risk of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_fullStr Gestational diabetes mellitus and risk of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full_unstemmed Gestational diabetes mellitus and risk of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_short Gestational diabetes mellitus and risk of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_sort gestational diabetes mellitus and risk of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome a systematic review and meta analysis
topic Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
Gestational diabetes Mellitus
Newborns
Association
Meta-analysis
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-024-01539-x
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