One-Step versus Two-Step Diagnostic Test for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Comparison between one-step Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group India (DIPSI) andAmerican Diabetes Association (ADA) recommended two-step oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT). Material and methods: This study has a sample size of 200; 100 participants eachwere subjected to either of the two tests. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and non-GDMdiagnosed by one-step test versus two-step test, respectively, were compared to one anotherand results were compared on the basis of various antenatal complications and fetomaternaloutcomes. Results: No statistical difference was found between both the groups on the basis ofvarious antenatal and fetomaternal outcomes. Conclusion: In Indian subcontinent with poorresources and lack of follow-up, single-step DIPSI can be preferred to ADA recommendedtwo-step OGTT; however, large database studies are still required.