Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: GDM is defined as glucose intolerance of varying degrees with onset or first recognition during pregnancyThe present study was conducted to assess prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus women attending antenatal care. Materials & Methods: 80pregnant women were included. Parameters such as education level, parity, family history of diabetes and/or hypertension and past history of GDM was recorded. Various risk factors were recorded. Results: Age group16-20years had 18, 21-25 years had 34, 26-30 years had 18 and >30 years had 10 patients. BMI <18.5Kg/m2 was seen in 28, 18.5-24.9Kg/m2 in 40 and >25Kg/m2 in 12 patients. Parity0 was seen in 42, 1 in 31, 2 in 4 and >3 in 3 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus was BMI >25 kg/m2, past history of GDM, family history of HTN, family history of DM and age >25 years.