Aims This study aimed to establish the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
among urban women in Blantyre where the prevalence was previously unknown. A
comparison was made between the prevalence determined using WHO criteria and that
using the recent International Association of Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group (IADPSG)
criteria. Methods 2274 consecutive women presenting to five antenatal clinic sites in
Blantyre had a screening random blood glucose (RBG). Of these, a subsample of 250 …

Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with maternal and neonatal
complications. The application of appropriate diagnostic criteria is essential. There is a
paucity of GDM prevalence data for African countries, including Malawi. Objectives This
study aimed to establish the prevalence of GDM in Blantyre, Malawi and assess the
implications of applying different cut-off points for diagnosis as defined by WHO criteria and
the recently established International Association of Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group …