Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Exploring the Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in the Cases Reported at Antenatal Clinic of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital

Background: The aim of the study was to study the prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in the cases reported at antenatal clinic of a tertiary care teaching hospital. Methods: In this observational cross- sectional study, we included 65 patients with gestational diabetes mellitus. The study was conducted from 12th of February 2024 to 12th of May 2024 at the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, S.N. Medical College, Agra. Results: Total 65 cases of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus were studied. It was observed that Gestational Diabetes Mellitus were common in the age group of 30-39 years (53.8%) and patients of third trimester and multigravida were most commonly involved, i.e., 44.6% and 92.4% respectively. Past history of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus was present in 40% of the cases, 67.8% of the cases required delivery by Caesarean section and the prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus was found to be 7.06%. Conclusion: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a major contributor to maternal and infant mortality. Early diagnosis, effective management, and education among patients are essential to improve outcomes and reduce related risks.