Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Associated Health Risk Outcomes in Mothers and Neonates

Abstract

Global Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) pregnancy complication is estimated at 200,000 cases annually with serious health consequences for maternal and neonates. A cohort study to establish GDM risks and associated health outcomes was conducted among 238 women attending antenatal clinic in selected health facilities in Nairobi, Kenya. Results indicated that mothers with GDM are four times more likely to have varied physical discomforts and complicated deliveries as result of high neonatal birth weight. To improve population health, there is need to advocate for inclusion of diabetes testing and management as part of Essential Health Services Package for Kenya to realize positive health outcomes among women.

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