A study on clinical characteristics of gestational diabetes mellitus associated with intrauterine fetal death

Authors

  • Geraldine Monteiro Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University
  • Subbalakshmi K. N. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University
  • Sheila R Pai Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbr.v5i1.390

Abstract

Background and objective: Gestational diabetes is associated with intrauterine fetal death. But causes are unclear. This study aimed to assess the clinical characteristics of gestational diabetes in relation to intrauterine fetal death. Materials and Methods: Eighty-eight consecutive gestational diabetics enrolled into the study were divided into two groups: Group A (n =77): gestational diabetics with normal fetus; Group B (n=11): gestational diabetics with intrauterine fetal death. The parameters measured in them were age, body mass index, blood pressure, urine total protein, serum urea and serum creatinine. Results: Among the measured parameters, mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure were significantly higher in group B compared to group A (p 0.016, p 0.02 respectively). Conclusions: Raised blood pressure is associated with intrauterine fetal death in gestational diabetic mothers.

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Author Biographies

  • Geraldine Monteiro, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University
    Post graduate student cum tutor
  • Sheila R Pai, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University
    ProfessorDepartement of Physiology

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Published

2014-01-30

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2014): Jan

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Original Research Articles

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A study on clinical characteristics of gestational diabetes mellitus associated with intrauterine fetal death. Int Jour of Biomed Res [Internet]. 2014 Jan. 30 [cited 2026 Mar. 9];5(1):28-30. Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijbr/article/view/924