Why in the News?
• A large multi-city study highlights the high prevalence of early GDM in Indian women
• Early GDM linked with higher future diabetes risk
What is GDM?
• Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is glucose intolerance first diagnosed during pregnancy
• Affects about 14 percent of pregnancies worldwide
Types of GDM
• Early GDM (EGDM): Diagnosed before 20 weeks of pregnancy
• Late GDM (LGDM): Diagnosed between 24 to 28 weeks
STRiDE Study
• Conducted at 7 antenatal clinics
• Sample size: over 3000 pregnant women
• Locations: Chennai, Hyderabad, Puducherry
• Published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
Key Findings
• Early GDM prevalence: 21.5 percent
• Late GDM prevalence: 19.5 percent
• Early GDM affects about 1 in 5 pregnant women
| A company marketing food product advertises that its items do not contain trans-fats. What does this campaign signify to the customers? (2011)
1. The food products are not made out of hydrogenated oils. 2. The food products are not made out of animal fats/oils. 3. The oils used are not likely to damage the cardiovascular health of the consumers. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 |
