Assessment of gestational diabetes in a pregnant woman with different BMIs through oral glucose tolerance test

ABSTRACT

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) also known as diabetes in pregnancy, and associated with adverse feto maternal outcomes threatening the life of both mother and fetus. Timely diagnosis and early management of GDM is the key to prevent complications resulting from this incapacitating illness. Purpose of current study is to assess the prevalence of GDM in pregnant women with different BMI through oral glucose test in Peshawar. Study aimed to find gestational diabetes in females with different BMIs through Oral Glucose Tolerance Test. Methodology: A Retrospective study was conducted at Non- Governmental tertiary care hospital at Peshawar from May (2023) to October (2023). Data was collected at Northwest General Hospital from 250 pregnant women. Ethical approval was obtained from IRB of institution. Detailed history was gathered, and oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) performed. Data was analyzed using SPSS version23.0. Descriptive statistics like frequencies and percentages were calculated to assess the prevalence of GDM. Results: According to age, GDM was prevalent in age group of 34-40 years 22(32%). Similarly, positive family history and high BMI greater than >24 during pregnancies were prone to GDM. Out of 250, GDM was present in 27(10.8%) cases. So, in this study calculated prevalence rate was 10.8%. Study findings will help policy makers to design programs for creating public awareness regarding Gestational diabetes through the use of multiple media. Polices regarding early evaluation of gestational diabetes will help to prevent feto-maternal complications. Hence would prove fruitful to decrease the cost and burden of illness. Conclusion: It is concluded from our study that prevalence of GDM is 10.8%inPeshawar. There is a need to make early diagnosis and timely management of GDM to avoid the life-threatening consequences. Policy makers should pay special attention to overcome this issue and proper antenatal visits should be planned for pregnant mothers. Keywords: Assessment, GDM, BMI, Pregnancy, Peshawar