Penn State research reveals that even slightly elevated blood sugar during pregnancy—below gestational diabetes thresholds—may increase risks of larger babies and adverse birth outcomes.
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Elevated blood sugar levels during pregnancy may result in poorer birth outcomes
2,800 pregnant women Study sample
3 Timepoints weeks Study spans
3 areas Blood glucose tested
140 mg/dL Current test threshold
Higher Glucose At 28 Weeks Linked To Larger Babies glucose levels
9% Higher Risk Of Being Large For Gestational Age babies per 1g/dL increase