• Soumya Sucharita Sahoo
• Dr. Preeti H. Dave
• Rachita Pradhan

Pregnancy is a highly vulnerable period in women’s life during which a little negligence can lead to life threatening consequences for the mother as well as the child in long term. Diabetes mellitus, nowadays, is one of the leading reasons for other advanced diseases and mortality. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) particularly is taking the lead of various further complications such as breast cancer, cardiovascular diseases and other reproductive disorders in mothers. It is the most frequently prevalent metabolic disease that can have a chance to adversely affect up to 25% of pregnant women. Also, India has long been recognized as the world’s diabetic capital and it is widely known that women during pregnancy and lactation are among the most affected by diabetes. In India, one-third (33%) of women with GDM had a history of maternal diabetes. Maternal and child health associated with GDM has been attracting researchers’ attention due to its severe risk and adverse health effects. Therefore, in the 21st century, management of GDM seems to be a major challenging task for healthcare professionals. The present study intends to explore the role of diabetes on female reproductive function throughout various stages of life in the perspective of prevalence, pathophysiology, complications and prevention of GDM.

GDM, Pregnancy, Prevalence, Complications, Preventions

"Gestational Diabetes Mellitus- Prevalence, Causes, Risks and Preventions", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.a160-a167, March-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403022.pdf

"Gestational Diabetes Mellitus- Prevalence, Causes, Risks and Preventions", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no. ppa160-a167, March-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403022.pdf