Frequency and Risk of Preeclampsia in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus : Frequency of Preeclampsia in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Women

Aliya Dar Khan; Nafeesa Ghani; Salma Khan; Hoor Asadullah Jan

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v5i11.1716

Authors

Aliya Dar Khan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cat D Hospital, KPK, Pakistan
Nafeesa Ghani Life Care Hospital and Research Institute, Hayatabad, Pakistan
Salma Khan Department of Biochemistry, Rehman Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan
Hoor Asadullah Jan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saeed Medical Complex Mattani, Peshawar, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v5i11.1716

Keywords:

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Preeclampsia, Pregnancy Complications, Hypertensive Disorders

Abstract

Preeclampsia is a serious hypertensive disorder of pregnancy that affects 5-8% of pregnancies and is a major cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Gestational diabetes mellitus is another significant pregnancy complication that increases the risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, including preeclampsia. Objectives: To determine the frequency and assess the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus as an independent risk factor. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out from October 2020 to April 2021 within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Teaching Institution-Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar and included patients having regular monitoring for blood pressure using a mercury sphygmomanometer and proteinuria by urine dipstick. Results: A total of 133 pregnant women were diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus in the study. Of these, 10 women (7.5%) developed preeclampsia, indicating a significant association between gestational diabetes mellitus and preeclampsia. Participants were aged between 18 and 45 years, with the majority (75%) falling within the 18-30-year age group. Results showed that gestational diabetes mellitus was associated with an increased risk of preeclampsia, particularly in this younger age group. Conclusions: It was concluded that gestational diabetes mellitus is associated with a higher risk of preeclampsia and requires intensive clinical follow-up and intervention measures for maternal and fetal health protection.

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