Variable (Questions)

Frequency N=400

Yes (%)

No (%)

What is Gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM)

Diabetes Mellitus first detected in pregnancy

269 (67.3)

131 (32.7)

Risk factors associated with diabetes mellitus include

Increased maternal age

157 (39.3)

243 (60.7)

Obesity

203 (50.8)

197 (49.2)

Previous history of GDM

287 ( 71.8)

113 (28.2)

Polycystic ovarian disease

66 (16.5)

334 ( 83.5)

In screening for GDM

All pregnant women are tested for GDM on the first day of ANC

385 (96.3)

15 (3.7)

High risk women are screened more frequently

203 (51.0)

197 (49.0)

Urine glucose test confirms GDM

184 (46.0)

216 (54.0)

Fasting blood glucose of >126mg confirms GDM

197 (49.2)

203(50.8)

Oral glucose tolerance test confirms GDM

313 (78.3)

87 (21.7)

Pregnant women with GDM are tested daily

313 (78.3)

87 (21.7)