Prevalence and Risk Factors of Confirmed Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Pregnant Women With Prior Positive Screening: A Case-Control Study.

Background:  Saudi Arabia has a higher rate of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) than most other countries. There is a paucity of data on the risk factors for GDM, particularly positive screening for diabetes in the initial period of pregnancy.

Objectives:  The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of confirmed GDM in pregnant women who initially screened positive for GDM, as well as to identify its association with age, nationality, and clinical risk factors.

Mutual effects of gestational diabetes and schizophrenia: how can one promote the other?: A review.

Although the physical complications of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are well known, emerging evidence suggests a significant link with psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia (SCZ). This review aimed to explore the extent, nature, and implications of the association between GDM and SCZ, exploring how the 2 conditions may reciprocally influence each other. We conducted a comprehensive literature review and, analyzed clinical and mechanistic evidence supporting the mutual effects of GDM and SCZ.

Effect of Ramadan Fasting on Blood Glucose Level in Pregnant Women with Gestational and Type 2 Diabetes.

Background: Pregnant women with diabetes are strongly advised against Ramadan fasting and have religious exemption, but a large proportion still choose to fast. Unfortunately, there is little information about glycemic control in these patients. This study aims to determine the fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels and to predict the risk factors for hypoglycemia in pregnant women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and gestational DM (GDM) who fast during Ramadan.

Insulin requiring Gestational Diabetes: Risk factors and correlation with postpartum diabetes and prediabetes.

Objective: A2 gestational diabetes mellitus (A2GDM) is a more severe form of GDM that requires additional medical intervention, such as insulin or oral antidiabetic drug (OAD). The present study explored the determinants of A2GDM and analyzed the associated risk of post-partum diabetes or prediabetes.

Methods: This retrospective study included 247 pregnant women, diagnosed with GDM and followed up until delivery at the Obstetric Medicine Clinic of King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between January 2014 and January 2018.

Correlation between Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Metabolic Syndrome: A Retrospective Study.

Background: Several studies worldwide have studied the correlation between subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), and metabolic syndrome (MetS), but have reported inconsistent findings.

Objectives: To assess the correlation between SCH and MetS in a population from Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hospital and analyzed all thyroid function tests conducted between January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2021.