What is early gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)?

Early GDM is diagnosed before 20 weeks of pregnancy, unlike typical GDM which is usually diagnosed between 24-28 weeks.

Does early GDM increase the risk of future diabetes according to the STRiDE study?

Yes, the STRiDE study indicates that women with early GDM face a distinct higher risk for developing diabetes later in life.

What are the prevalence rates of early and late GDM in India?

The STRiDE study found early GDM in 21.5% of women and late GDM in 19.5% of women in the Indian cohort.

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Early GDM: A Higher Risk for Future Diabetes

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Summary

Early gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects one in five pregnant women.
Early GDM indicates a significantly higher risk of developing diabetes later in life.
Asian Indian women show higher prevalence and distinct risk factors for early GDM.

Early GDM: A Higher Risk for Future Diabetes

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) diagnosed early in pregnancy affects about one in five expectant mothers, according to a comprehensive study conducted across seven antenatal clinics. This early form of GDM, identified before 20 weeks gestation, is linked to a significantly elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, distinguishing it from GDM typically diagnosed between 24-28 weeks.

The STRiDE study, involving over 2700 pregnant women in Chennai, Hyderabad, and Puducherry, reported prevalence rates of 21.5% for early GDM and 19.5% for late GDM. Women with early GDM exhibited higher early-pregnancy weight, BMI, blood pressure, and a greater history of prior GDM or family diabetes. Late GDM, however, was more strongly associated with a family history of diabetes alone.