The prevalence of gestational diabetes (GDM) is increasing worldwide. The largest
non-white ethnic group in Canada are South Asians (SA). SA women have an increased
risk of developing GDM due to several factors including low diet quality. Women who
develop GDM are at an increased risk for type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and cardiovascular
disease (CVD) in later life. In the prospective South Asian Birth Cohort (START) conducted
among 1,012 SA women from Peel Region, we assessed the association between length
of time living in Canada and dietary quality during pregnancy in SA women.
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