Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational
Official Title: Establishing the Prevalance and Accuracy of Different Diagnostic Techniques for Gestational Diabetes in the Resource-constrained Setting of Eldoret, Kenya
Brief Summary: The objective of this study is to determine the most appropriate and effective approach for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among pregnant women receiving focused antenatal care at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH). This will be done through performing a random blood sugar, fasting blood sugar, 1 hr/2hr glucose tolerance test, and HbA1c on all participants who meet eligibility criteria and provide written, informed consent. The specific research question is: what is the most appropriate screening and diagnostic strategy for patients receiving antenatal care at MTRH?