To determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus and its risk factors among pregnant women in a Hospital. The data collection was done with designed inventory performa that included socio demographic information and medical history. Diabetes was confirmed by consulting the treating doctors. Patient’s previous exposure to Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), family history of diabetic patient, Body mass index (BMI) and gestational age was also determined. Fasting blood sugar level of every patient was obtained. GDM was diagnosed if two or more abnormal values were obtained. GDM was measured at 0, 1, 2, and 3 hours interval using glucose oxidase method by (Randox, United Kingdom). Total 50 patients were examined and most of them showed headache and fatigue were the most common symptoms that were seen among pregnant women, while nausea and increased thirst were secondary causes among pregnant women who attended antenatal clinic. 32% had no etiological factors involved for their diabetes whereas very few of them had high body mass index, overweight, and family history. About 25-26% of these pregnant women usually do regular exercise and were on healthy diet. The range of average blood sugar level was 60 to 115mg/dl. The study showed high incidence rate of diabetes mellitus that is 9 out of 50 pregnant women. All the 9 cases examined positive for diabetes were of gestational diabetes. This could be as a result of high body mass index, family history and over body weight.
Key Words: Pregnant women, diabetes mellitus, Gestational diabetes.

Corresponding Author: Dr. Kirandeep Kaur Sekhon, Intern, Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Patiala, India

This article may be cited as: Sekhon KK, Girdher H, Singh K, Anandani C, Singh HP. Diabetes Mellitus and Associated Risk Factors among Pregnant Women in a Hospital. Int J Res Health Allied Sci 2018; 4(1):89-92.