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ArticleDiabetes & metabolism journal2026

Diabetes in Pregnancy in Korea: Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics, and Postpartum Comorbidities.

Joon Ho Moon, Han Na Jung, Bongseong Kim, Seung-Hyun Ko, Soo Heon Kwak, Kyung-Do Han, Sung Hee Choi

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Joon Ho Moon *Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea.
Han Na Jung *Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Korea.
Bongseong KimDepartment of Statistics and Actuarial Science, College of Natural Sciences, Soongsil University, Seoul, Korea.
Seung-Hyun KoDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea.
Soo Heon KwakDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Kyung-Do HanDepartment of Statistics and Actuarial Science, College of Natural Sciences, Soongsil University, Seoul, Korea.
Sung Hee ChoiDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea.

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Korea Health Industry Development Institute 2024-ER1104-00Korea Health Industry Development Institute 2024-ER1104-01Korea Health Industry Development Institute 2024-ER1104-02Korea Health Industry Development Institute 2025-ER1103-00Korea Health Industry Development Institute 2025-ER1103-01Korea Health Industry Development Institute RS-2024-00403679Korean Diabetes AssociationNational Research Foundation of Korea 2021R1C1C1009875National Research Foundation of Korea RS-2023-00222910National Research Foundation of Korea RS-2025-00555731
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backgruoundDiabetes in pregnancy (DIP), encompassing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and pregestational diabetes mellitus (PGDM), has limited nationwide data in Korea. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics and management of DIP using representative national data.

methodsUsing the Korean National Health Insurance Service database, we analyzed 3,451,648 delivery records from 2013 to 2023 and 1,401,233 health examination records. The prevalence of DIP according to maternal factors, management modalities, and postpartum surveillance was examined. Long-term cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk was evaluated among 3,068,834 deliveries from 2003 to 2013 using Cox regression models.

resultsThe prevalence of GDM and PGDM increased over the decade, reaching 12.4% and 2.1% in 2023. Both were more common with advancing maternal age, adiposity, and preexisting hypertension or dyslipidemia. Approximately 90% of women with GDM were managed by lifestyle modification alone, whereas 70% with PGDM received insulin monotherapy. Postpartum glycemic testing within 1 year increased from 32.0% to 42.9% for GDM and from 61.1% to 68.1% for PGDM between 2018 and 2022, though rates remained suboptimal. During a median follow-up of 13.4 to 16.2 years, CVD risk was significantly higher in women with GDM (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 1.47; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.40 to 1.55) and PGDM (aHR, 3.04; 95% CI, 2.82 to 3.28) than in those without DIP.

conclusionThe prevalence of DIP is rising in Korea, particularly among older and metabolically unhealthy women. Despite this burden, postpartum glucose surveillance remains insufficient, and DIP is linked to increased long-term cardiovascular risk, underscoring the need for improved postpartum monitoring and preventive care.

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Diabetes, GestationalPregnancy in DiabeticsAdultCardiovascular DiseasesComorbidityFemaleHumansPostpartum PeriodPregnancyPrevalenceRepublic of KoreaRisk FactorsCardiovascular diseasesDiabetes, gestationalPregnancyPregnancy in diabetics

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