Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a relatively common disorder of pregnancy. The present study was conducted to assess the role of serum uric acid as a predictor of gestational diabetes mellitus. Materials & Methods: 80 antenatal women in first trimester were selected. A venous blood sample was taken and measured for GDM. Results: Age group 20-25 years had 22, 26-30 years had 38, and 31-35 years had 20 patients. Parity was multipara in 45 and primi in 35 patients. GTT result was normal in 68 and positive in 12 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The serum uric acid >4.2 was seen in 35 and <4.2 in 45 subjects. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). Among 35 elevated uric acid patients, 10 had positive GTT results and among 45 normal serum uric acid patients, 2 had positive GTT result. Conclusion: Higher blood uric acid levels in the first trimester were associated with an increase in the risk of GDM development.