[Gestational diabetes. Behavior factors risk in Mexican population].

Background: Gestational diabetes (GD) is third in frequency according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and it affects 7% of pregnancies in Mexico, it is related with greater morbidity and mortality. An early diagnosis can avoid pregnancy problems, however the detection of these cases depends on the presence risk factors. Our objective was to know which are the risk factors more frequent for identifiying GD.