The Claim
High consumption of artificial sweeteners during pregnancy is associated with a 2.66-fold increased odds of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in pregnant women, after adjusting for age, pre-pregnancy BMI, dietary habits, and other confounders.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
If a pregnant woman drinks a lot of diet sodas or eats lots of foods with artificial sweeteners, she might be more likely to get gestational diabetes, even after accounting for things like her weight and diet.
See the scientific wording
High consumption of artificial sweeteners during pregnancy is associated with a 2.66-fold increased odds of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in pregnant women, after adjusting for age, pre-pregnancy BMI, dietary habits, and other confounders, suggesting a potential link between artificial sweetener intake and impaired glucose metabolism during pregnancy.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that pregnant women who ate or drank a lot of artificial sweeteners were more than twice as likely to develop gestational diabetes, even after accounting for other factors like weight and diet — which matches what the claim says.
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