Iron Levels Increased in Serum from Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Mothers in Coastal Area of Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has been observed to be associated with increased perinatal morbidity and mortality. GDM affects approximately 7% of all pregnancies. The objective of the present study was to establish correlation of serum iron, phosphorous and hemoglobin levels in women with carbohydrate tolerance in gestational diabetes mellitus and to find out its association with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).