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August 20, 2025Journal of Diabetes and Endocrine Association of NepalOpen Access

Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnant Women Attending a Tertiary Care Center in Kathmandu, Nepal

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RMR MaharjanDMD Mall

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Overview

Observational analysis showed a 6.64% prevalence of gestational diabetes in pregnant women, indicating gaps in diabetes literacy in Nepal.

Key Points

  • The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus is 6.64%, highlighting the need for better screening practices.
  • Among 2108 women screened, 367 had abnormal glucose challenge tests, leading to 140 GDM diagnoses.
  • This cross-sectional study used glucose challenge tests followed by oral glucose tolerance tests to identify GDM cases.
  • Findings highlight a significant need for universal screening and improved health literacy about diabetes in pregnant women.

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Maharjan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af4cebad7bf08b1ead6ecfhttps://doi.org/10.3126/jdean.v9i2.82992
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