Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Prevalence and Correlates in North West, Nigeria

Autor: Ladan, Ashiru Argungu, Oche, Oche Mansur, Awosan, Kahinde Joseph, Adamu, Aisha Nana, Ibrahim, Umar Augie, Ibrahim, Asma'u Husna, Hashim, Bashir, Musa, Ja'afarAliyu
Zdroj: Journal of the National Medical Association; August 2024, Vol. 116 Issue: 4 p442-442, 1p
Abstrakt: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common medical complications of pregnancy. It is a condition in which women without previously diagnosed diabetes mellitus exhibit high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. Hyperglycemia in pregnancy results in both maternal and fetal complications. The prevalence is rising worldwide. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of GDM and its correlates among women attending ANC at FMC Birnin Kebbi.
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