Maternal ante‐natal parameters as predictors of persistent postnatal glucose intolerance: a comparative study between Afro‐Caribbeans, Asians and Caucasians

Abstract

The frequency of postpartum glucose intolerance among Indo-Asian women is significantly greater than among age-matched Caucasian and Afro-Caribbean women. We suggest that all Indo-Asian women with gestational diabetes should undergo postpartum screening for persistent glucose intolerance. However, in non-Asian women selective screening may be more cost effective.