Why the study?
Women with gestational diabetes mellitus are expected to have an increased risk of gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia, and other maternal and fetal complications.
Does gestational diabetes mellitus increase the risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes in pregnant women?
Population
278 patients at SMGS hospital, GMC Jammu
Comparison
139 patients with GDM vs 139 patients without GDM
Design
Retrospective cohort study
Key result
Gestational diabetes mellitus was associated with higher rates of maternal complications (34% vs 11%), neonatal complications (18% vs 7%), and caesarean sections (44% vs 22%) compared to controls.
Authors
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GDM pregnancies link to higher complications; leaves open whether targeted interventions improve outcomes in prospective trials.
Cohort (n=278)
No
Does gestational diabetes mellitus increase the risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes in pregnant women?
Absolute Event Rate: 34% vs 11%
Gestational diabetes mellitus is associated with significantly higher risks of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, emphasizing the need for early screening and facility-based delivery.
Kumar et al. (2022) conducted a cohort in Gestational diabetes mellitus (n=278). Gestational diabetes mellitus vs. Pregnant women without gestational diabetes mellitus was evaluated on Maternal complications. Gestational diabetes mellitus was associated with higher rates of maternal complications (34% vs 11%), neonatal complications (18% vs 7%), and caesarean sections (44% vs 22%) compared to controls.