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Risk factors associated with gestational diabetes mellitus. Advanced maternal age > 35, previous adverse pregnancy outcome, overweight and obesity (BMI > 25 and 30 kg/m2 subsequently), previous history of gestational diabetes or family history, and specific ethnic groups (Asian, Hispanic, African, Native American, Pacific islander, Indigenous Australian) are all risk factors associated with gestational diabetes mellitus. (BMI, body mass index) [12,13,14,15,16].
