Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy

Background: The study was conducted to review maternal outcome in pregnancy with diabetes. Methods: Study group used single step 75gm oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) test recommended by WHO for GDM diagnosis. Results: 45% patients had polyhydramnios and 38% developed preeclampsia. Preterm labor was common in 23% of GDM patients. Conclusions: There was significant fetomaternal morbidity in patients with diabetes mellitus. Early diagnosis and treatment reduce the Maternal outcome.