Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Journal Title: Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Year 2019, Vol 7, Issue 2

Abstract

Gestational diabetes mellitus affects up to 14% of all pregnancy with results of many maternal and fetal problems. Material and Methods: Study was carried out in the GSL general hospital in Andhra pradesh, south India. Pregnant women with gestational period with 24-28 weeks were included in the study. SPSS statistical package version 20.0 was used for the statistical analysis. Results were expressed in numbers and percentage. Chi square test were used to know association between various parameters. Results: The association between GDM, gravid, age and BMI was statistically insignificant (p>0.05). Conclusion: GDM testing and management mandatory during pregnancy. Keywords: Gestational diabetes; Age; Body mass index; Gravida.

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P. Padmasri Devi

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  • EP ID EP627450
  • DOI 10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.7219.31
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P. Padmasri Devi (2019). Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 7(2), 309-311. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-627450