Abstract

Gestational Diabetes metabolic disorder is highly prevailing among pregnant women nowadays. Various risk factors are associated with this disorder thus leading to complications to both mother and neonatal. About 5% pregnancies are affected by gestational diabetes. There can be long term risk to both mother and infant if not treated. There is also 50% chance for pregnant women of developing type 2 diabetes. Therefore, to maintain optimal glycaemic control there is a need to adopt appropriate screening and diagnose methods.

Keywords: Gestational diabetes; Insulin; Fibronectin; Metformin; Hyperglycemia