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August 20, 2025Journal of Diabetes and Endocrine Association of NepalOpen Access

Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnant Women Attending a Tertiary Care Center in Kathmandu, Nepal

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RMR MaharjanDMD Mall

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Overview

This observational analysis reports a 6.64% prevalence of gestational diabetes in pregnant women, suggesting urgent need for universal screening.

Key Points

  • The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnant women was found to be 6.64%, highlighting a significant health concern.
  • Among 2108 women screened, 367 had abnormal glucose challenge test results, leading to 140 GDM diagnoses.
  • Pregnant women underwent glucose challenge tests followed by oral glucose tolerance tests based on specific criteria and results.
  • Findings stress the need for universal screening, especially in areas where diabetes awareness is low, like Nepal.

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Maharjan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af408ecf1dd9ea359ec0b5https://doi.org/10.3126/jdean.v9i2.82992
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