• Arun Koyyada
• A.Vamshi Krishna

ABSTARCT BACKGROUND: The pregnancy is seen as a risk factor for developing thyroid disorders and Gestational diabetes mellitus. This may lead to increased risk of abortions, premature delivery. The metabolic needs and hormonal changes during pregnancy results in alteration of biochemical parameters which characterise the thyroid gland changes. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in women plays a crucial role in increasing prevalence of future diabetes (predominantly T2DM) and obesity. METHODS: This was a cross sectional prospective study conducted in 209 pregnancy patients of different trimesters. The patients were screened for gestational diabetes and thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism). The blood sugar levels and thyroid profile (TSH) were analysed using unpaired student’s t-test. RESULTS: This study found a prevalence of 45.5% thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism) and 6.6% GDM among the pregnancy patients screened. The pregnancy patients of 1st and 2nd trimester are at more risk of developing thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism in more common) and patients of 2nd and 3rd trimesters are at more risk of developing GDM. The comparison of FBS and PPBS of pregnant patients with and without GDM, comparison of TSH of pregnant patients with and without hypothyroidism were found to be highly significant. CONCLUSION: The study shows a significant prevalence of hypothyroidism and GDM in pregnancy. So, there is a need of diagnosis in pregnancy for these conditions to avoid fetal complications.

Gestational diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, pregnancy

"Prevalence and Trimester wise Risk of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Thyroid Disorders in South Indian Population", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 11, page no.396-402, November-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1811354.pdf

"Prevalence and Trimester wise Risk of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Thyroid Disorders in South Indian Population", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 11, page no. pp396-402, November-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1811354.pdf