Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Pregnancy is a period where there will be considerable modifications in the maternal metabolism to adapt for the physical, structural, hormonal and psychological adjustments in the process of welcoming a new guest. The present study was conducted to assess HbA1c value after 24 weeks of pregnancy and its correlation with the pregnancy outcome. Materials & Methods: 85 antenatal mothers between the age group of 18 - 35 years and with gestational period more than or equal to 24 weeks were included. Parameters such as type of delivery, gestational age at the time of delivery, newborn plasma glucose levels estimated. Results: Age group 18-25 years had 40 and 26-35 years had 45 patients. The mean HbA1c was 5.26, term was 70 and pre- term cases were 14, birth weight <2.5 kg was seen in 12 and above 2.5 kg in 72 and newborn glycaemic status was 56.2 mg/dl. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: There was no significant association between the maternal HbA1c levels in non- diabetic mothers and the adverse pregnancy outcome.