Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and preeclampsia (PE) are common complications in pregnancy with similar risk factors, including obesity, advanced age, and multiple pregnancy. The present study was conducted to evaluate cases of gestational diabetes mellitus and pre- eclampsia among pregnant women. Materials & Methods: 90 women with gestational diabetes were included. A blood sugar level equal to 140 mg/dL or higher indicates GDM. Group I comprised of subjects with GDM with PE and group II were GDM without PE. Results: There were 25 subjects in GDM with PE and 22 in GDM without PE in primi, 15 in GDM with PE and 12 without PE in 2nd gravida, 3 in GDM with PE and 6 in GDM without PE in 3rd and 2 in GDM with PE and 5 in GDM without PE in 4th and above gravida. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Group I and group II had 1st hour OGTT of 205.2 mg/dl and 170.2 mg/dl, 2 hours OGTT was 174.4 mg/dl and 161.6 mg/dl, weight gain was 18.2 kilogram and 14.6 kilogram and HbA1c levels was 7.82% and 7.04% respectively. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and preeclampsia (PE) are common complications in pregnancy. Early detection of gestational diabetes with good antenatal care and strict glycemic control may decrease the chances of preeclampsia.