Evaluation of hyper-lipidaemia as a predictive marker for gestational diabetes among Indian women

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is an impaired capacity to metabolize carbohydrates throughout pregnancy; its occurrence is increasing in around 20-27% globally. Therefore, it is of interest to know the hyperlipidemia levels at 12-14 weeks with GDM. 100 patients were assessed using history, general, systemic, antenatal and routine examination along with follow-up at 20 weeks for Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). Data shows that triglyceride, total cholesterol and hyperlipidemia levels showed significant predictors of development of GDM as the p value was <0.05. Although gestational diabetes mellitus is linked to surgical deliveries and foetal problems such as macrosomia yet more studies are recommended to validate the data.