Association of history of gestational diabetes with long-term cardiovascular disease risk in a large prospective cohort of US women
Importance Previous studies identify gestational diabetes (GD) as a risk factor for
intermediate markers of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk; however, few are prospective,
evaluate hard CVD end points, or account for shared risk factors including body weight and
lifestyle. Objective To prospectively evaluate history of GD in relation to incident CVD risk.
Design, Setting, and Participants The Nurses' Health Study II (NHS II) is an observational
cohort study of US female nurses established in 1989, with ongoing follow-up. Biennial …
intermediate markers of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk; however, few are prospective,
evaluate hard CVD end points, or account for shared risk factors including body weight and
lifestyle. Objective To prospectively evaluate history of GD in relation to incident CVD risk.
Design, Setting, and Participants The Nurses' Health Study II (NHS II) is an observational
cohort study of US female nurses established in 1989, with ongoing follow-up. Biennial …