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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume  7, Issue 2, April-June 2019, Pages 309-311
 

Original Article

Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

P. Padmasri Devi1, M. Mahalakshmi2, V. Sarojini Devi3, M. Kiran Deedi4, Ch. Ganapathi Swamy5, V. Thoyoja Durga6

1Associate Professor 3Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 4,6Tutor, Department of Biochemistry, 5Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, GSL Medical College and General Hospital, Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh 533296, India. 2Consultant, Jaya Nursing Home, Penugonda, Andhra Pradesh 534320, India

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.7219.31

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.


Corresponding Author : M. Kiran Deedi