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ArticleWorld journal of diabetes2025

Long-term risk of diabetes following hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: A retrospective cohort study.

Yu-Hsiang Shih, Chiao-Yu Yang, Chia-Chi Lung

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Yu-Hsiang ShihDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung City 40705, Taiwan.
Chiao-Yu YangDepartment of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City 40201, Taiwan.
Chia-Chi LungDepartment of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City 40201, Taiwan.

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backgroundThe impact of varying degrees of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) on the risk of developing diabetes later in life is currently unknown.

aimTo assess the long-term risks of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), prediabetes, and mortality that are associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

methodsThis retrospective cohort study used the TriNetX United States Collaborative Network to examine outcomes, especially T2DM, prediabetes and mortality, related to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in females aged 21-45. Participants had no history of hypertension or diabetes before pregnancy or before 20 weeks of gestation. Propensity score matching was applied to balance covariates such as gestational diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome, chronic kidney disease, hyperlipidemia, overweight/obesity, nicotine dependence, alcohol abuse, and healthcare utilization. This ensured comparability between groups and reduced potential confounding in outcome evaluation.

resultsThis study included 318544 females aged 21-45 with and without PIH. Females with PIH had higher risks of T2DM [hazard ratio (HR): 1.907, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.821-1.998), prediabetes (HR: 1.610, 95%CI: 1.537-1.687), and mortality (HR: 1.501, 95%CI: 1.361-1.655) over a follow-up of up to 18 years. Incidence rates for T2DM, prediabetes, and mortality were 3.2%, 2.7%, and 0.6%, respectively. Subgroup analyses showed that the presence of gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia increased risks across all outcomes. Persistent hypertension beyond 12 weeks postpartum was linked to more than a 3-fold increase in mortality. Preventative aspirin use during pregnancy did not reduce the risks of T2DM, prediabetes, or mortality among those with PIH.

conclusionPIH significantly increases the long-term risks of T2DM, prediabetes, and mortality, highlighting the urgent need for improved long-term management strategies to enhance overall health in such individuals.

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EclampsiaGestational hypertensionHypertensive disorders of pregnancyMortalityPrediabetesPreeclampsiaType 2 diabetes mellitus

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