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According to studies in 2000, India accounted for 31.7 million diabetics in the world and by 2030 the number is expected to double 100% and cross 70 million. India globally ranks 2nd in diabetes after China.

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is defined an as an ailment that is characterized by glucose intolerance with onset during pregnancy after 20 weeks of gestation. The normal value for fasting blood sugar is > 90 mg/ dl and Post meal 1 hr >140 mg/ dl & Post-meal after 2 hrs is > 160 ml/ dl. However, in women who are suffering from diabetes early in pregnancy have higher levels.