Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in a Large Population of Women Living in Spain: Implications for Preventative Strategies
Figure 1
Lifestyle patterns of our study population, according to the diagnosis of GDM. For each of the elements considered, for simplifying purposes, a categorical schematic scale of three levels—low, medium, and high—was elaborated to classify the quantity of intake or practice. The limits varied depending on the factor. Biscuits and pastries <2/week, 2–4/week, >4/week; red and processed meats <3/week, 3–6/week, >6/week; fruit <6/week, 6–12/week, >12/week; dried fruits and nuts 0/week; 1–3/week; >3/week; skimmed dairy products <3/week, 3–6/week, >6/week; legumes <1/week, 1-2/week, >2/week; blue fish <3/week, 3–6/week, >6/week; whole wheat bread <1/week, 1–3/week, >3/week; sauces <2/week, 2–4/week, >4/week; vegetables and salads <6/week, 6–12/week, >12/week; water no, shared, exclusive; alcohol 1–4/day, 4–6/day, >6/day; sugared drinks <2/week, 2–4/week, >4/week; coffee 0-1/day 2-3/day, >3/day; light walking <30 minutes/day, 30–60 minutes/day, >60 minutes/day; climbing up stairs <4/day, 4–16/day, >16/day; sports <2 days/week, 2-3 days/week, >3 days/week. (“<” means less than; “>” means more than).
