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The serum leptin can be a predictable marker for gestational diabetes mellitus

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Author Details : Swathy Thilak, Vemugadda Harika*, Radhakrishan Narayanswamy

Volume : 11, Issue : 2, Year : 2024

Article Page : 198-202

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.040

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Abstract

Background: This study assessed the serum leptin concentrations for development of gestational diabetes mellitus
Materials and Methods: This is a case-control study, included 120 participants (60: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Cases and 60: Healthy Controls). We assed BMI, FBS, HbA1c, Lipid Profile and serum leptin.
Results: The serum leptin concentrations were significantly elevated in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus when compared to controls (P=0.001**). There was a significant positive correlation between the serum leptin and BMI, FBS, HbA1c, Total Cholesterol and LDL (P=0.001**).
Conclusion: Based on study findings, significant elevated levels of serum leptin might be served as a marker for detection of gestational diabetes mellitus.
 

Keywords: Serum leptin, Gestational diabetes mellitus, ELISA, Body mass index.

How to cite : Thilak S, Harika V, Narayanswamy R, The serum leptin can be a predictable marker for gestational diabetes mellitus. Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res 2024;11(2):198-202

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