Gestational diabetes & diabetes in pregnancy
Prevalence and risk factors of early gestational diabetes mellitus (early GDM (EGDM)) in Indians: The STRiDE study
Authors' conclusion
Women with EGDM have a unique metabolic profile and different risk factors compared to those with LGDM.
Study context
- Population
- Asian Indian pregnant women recruited before 16 weeks gestation, seven antenatal clinics in South India2,703 screened early
- Participants
- 3,070 women
- Exposure
- Early gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) vs late GDM
- Outcome
- Prevalence and risk factors of EGDM vs LGDM
Methodological detailsmulticentre
- Multicentre
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Prevalence
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
| Outcome | EGDM | LGDM |
|---|---|---|
| Early pregnancy weight | 63.9 kg | 61.2 kg |
| BMI | 25.8 kg/m² | 25.0 kg/m² |
| HbA1c | 5.3 % | 5.1 % |
| Previous history of GDM | 8.5 % | 5.3 % |
Risk factors
- Previous history of GDM was associated with EGDM, whereas family history of diabetes was associated with LGDM risk
Original publication
Prevalence and risk factors of early gestational diabetes mellitus (EGDM) in Indians: The STRiDE study. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 26 November 2025. doi:10.
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