Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as a type of diabetes first diagnosed during pregnancy. Incidence of GDM varies from 2% to 14% globally and it is increasing. Maternal glucose has been associated with a risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in a linear manner.Age, BMI, family history, high blood pressure and socioeconomic status are the major risk factors in gestational diabetic women of 21-35 years of age. The risk of developing gestational diabetes is higher in pregnant women having family history or past history. Increasing age and BMI are the factors contributing to gestational...