D iscussion about gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is slowly creating traction on the best way forward. Recent evidence has confirmed that there is a continuum of risk for adverse maternal and fetal outcomes as the maternal glucose level rises (1,2). There is an increasing number of studies supporting the importance of fuel-mediated teratogenesis, including epigenetic influences, that are le...

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) refers to any degree of glucose intolerance with onset or when it is first diagnosed during pregnancy. found adversely affect the maternal and perinatal outcomes. The extent risks associated GDM prevalence rate depends on diagnostic criteria used ethnicity pregnant women. Hence in order prevent morbidities that could result due GDM, crucial diagno...