4 vs 7 Points Blood Glucose Monitoring in Gestational Diabetes on Dietary Modification

4 Versus 7 Points Self-monitoring Blood Glucose in Gestational Diabetes on Diet Modification-A Randomised Control Trial

This study aims to compare between 4 and 7 points blood glucose monitoring in women with gestational diabetes on diet modification.

All women with gestational diabetes on diet modification will be recruited and randomised to 4 versus 7 points self monitoring blood glucose. They will be followed up 4 weekly and the pregnancy outcomes will be evaluated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 18-45 years old
• Pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus on diet modification
• Confirmed gestational diabetes mellitus using National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guideline by 75g oral glucose tolerance test after 14 weeks
• Gestational age at recruitment 20-34 week

Exclusion Criteria:

• bad obstetrics history.
• Women with underlying medical disorders such as hypertension, autoimmune diseases on steroids
• fetal anomaly.
• Women planning to deliver in other centres
• Women who refuse to participate