Economical and Evidence Based "A Single Test Procedure" for Diagnosing GDM is Likely to be Globally Relevant | Chapter 5 | New Frontiers in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 14
In pregnant women, an OGTT is performed by measuring plasma glucose in fasting or non-fasting conditions after ingesting 75 grammes of glucose for 2 hours (Monohydrate Dextrose Anhydrous). The Indian Guidelines (DIPSI Test) for detecting gestational diabetes (GDM) are straightforward. In low-resource situations when many pregnant women arrive for ANC check-ups, they can be completed rapidly. The severity of GDM worsens as Insulin action is reduced (insulin resistance) as a result of increased hormone release by the placenta. Other risk factors for GDM include being elderly, having a high BMI or obesity, gaining weight during pregnancy, having a family history of diabetes, having a stillbirth, or having a congenital defect in the past. deliveries. GDM was once thought to be temporary during pregnancy and would go away afterward, however pregnant women with hyperglycemia are more likely to acquire GDM in subsequent pregnancies. Within five to 10 years following delivery, around half of w...