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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Southeast Asia: A Scoping Review

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  • Thubasni Kunasegaran

    (Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway 47500, Malaysia)

  • Vinod R. M. T. Balasubramaniam

    (Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway 47500, Malaysia)

  • Valliammai Jayanthi Thirunavuk Arasoo

    (Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway 47500, Malaysia)

  • Uma Devi Palanisamy

    (Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway 47500, Malaysia)

  • Amutha Ramadas

    (Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway 47500, Malaysia)

Abstract

A rapid increase in the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has been associated with various factors such as urbanization, lifestyle changes, adverse hyperglycemic intrauterine environment, and the resulting epigenetic changes. Despite this, the burden of GDM has not been well-assessed in Southeast Asia. We comprehensively reviewed published Southeast Asian studies to identify the current research trend in GDM in this region. Joanna Briggs Institute’s methodology was used to guide the scoping review. The synthesis of literature findings demonstrates almost comparable clinical evidence in terms of risk factors and complications, challenges presented in diagnosing GDM, and its disease management, given the similarities of the underlying population characteristics in Southeast Asia. Evidence suggests that a large proportion of GDM risk in women may be preventable by lifestyle modifications. However, the GDM burden across countries is expected to rise, given the heterogeneity in screening approaches and diagnostic criteria, mainly influenced by economic status. There is an urgent need for concerted efforts by government and nongovernmental sectors to implement national programs to prevent, manage, and monitor the disease.

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  • Thubasni Kunasegaran & Vinod R. M. T. Balasubramaniam & Valliammai Jayanthi Thirunavuk Arasoo & Uma Devi Palanisamy & Amutha Ramadas, 2021. "Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Southeast Asia: A Scoping Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(3), pages 1-21, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:3:p:1272-:d:490572
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