Abstract

Worldwide, one in 10 pregnancies is associated with diabetes, 90% of which are GDM. Undiagnosed or inadequately treated GDM can lead to significant maternal & fetal complications. Objectives: To study the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnant women. Methodology: The present cross sectional observational study was undertaken in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology at Al Ameen Medical College, Vijayapur, Karnataka during the study period from February 2023 to July 2023 including 167 pregnant women attending OPD for antenatal checkup at OBGY department. Results: Majority of them were from 21-25 years age group i.e. 91(54.5%). Majority were multigravida i.e. 118(70.7%) and remaining were primigravida i.e. 49(29.3%). Prevalence of GDM in our study was 11.4%. Prevalence of GGI was 16.2% and that of diabetes was 0.6%. There is significant association between GDM prevalence and age group of ANC mother. (p<0.05). There is no significant association between GDM prevalence and gravida status of ANC mother. (p>0.05) Conclusion: Prevalence of GDM in our study was 11.4%. Prevalence of GDM was more in 20-25 years age group i.e. 7.2% with statistically significant association with age group.

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