Prevalencia de diabetes gestacional y factores de riesgo asociados en pacientes que acuden al Hospital Vicente Corral Moscoso. Cuenca-Ecuador-2010-2015

Abstract

Background: Gestational Diabetes (GD) is defined as a glucose intolerance or hyperglycemia that begins or has onset recognition during pregnancy. [1] It is one of the most common pregnancy complications, with a prevalence between 1% and 14% worldwide. [1] [2] [3] Objective: To determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with gestational diabetes in patients attending to the Hospital Vicente Corral Moscoso. Cuenca - Ecuador. 2010-2015. Methodology: A descriptive and retrospective study was made, the universe was formed of all medical records of pregnant patients in the area of gynecology and obstetrics of Vicente Corral Moscoso Hospital in 2010-2015, the sample was 47 patients diagnosed with GD, the information was collected on forms and the results were analyzed in SPSS and Microsoft Excel software. Results: Of 31 450 pregnant women, 47 were diagnosed with GD. The prevalence obtained was 0.15 %. The media of age was 29 years. 53.2 % showed obesity in different grades (grade I, II, III) and 36.2 % had overweight. 19.1% had previous history of gestational diabetes. 31.9 % had first line family history of Diabetes Mellitus. 25.5% had previous abortions 1-2. 53.2 % had more than 3 children parity. Conclusions: The prevalence of GD obtained in this study is very low compared with other studies reviewed. Grade I obesity, overweight and multiparity were the main risk factors