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April 13, 2026Saudi Medical Journal

Screening for gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnant females

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HNHassan A. NasratHJHassan S. JamalHAHussein M. Al-Sagaaf

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Overview

A prospective study evaluates glucose challenge tests to predict gestational diabetes outcomes in pregnant females, highlighting significant health implications.

Key Points

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the 50-g glucose challenge test for detecting gestational diabetes mellitus and its relation to pregnancy outcomes.
  • Conducted a prospective study on 818 Saudi pregnant females from antenatal clinics.
  • Administered a 50-g glucose challenge test at 24-28 weeks gestation.
  • Used 100-g oral glucose tolerance tests for diagnosis based on National Diabetes Data Group criteria.
  • 289 females had positive glucose challenge test results (> 7.2 mmol/L).
  • 102 of those were diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus, leading to a prevalence of 12.5%.
  • Gestational diabetes mellitus group was older, heavier, and had higher rates of operative deliveries and stillbirths.

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Nasrat et al. (2000) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc87ea3afacbeac03e9f3dhttps://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1102
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