Homocysteine in Gestational Diabetes and Normal Pregnancy plus Effects of Folic Acid
Abstract:
Background
The aim of study was to assess serum homocysteine and its relation with serum folate, vit B12 and lipid pro files in gestational diabetes mellitus and comparison with normal pregnant women as well as effect of different doses of fo lic acid on Homocysteine (Hcy) and pregnancy outcome. Methods
In a biphasic study first prospective controlled study 80 pregnant women were chosen at 24-28 weeks of gesta tion. In case group pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus and control group who had normal Oral Glucose Toler ance test (GTT) results. Levels of fasting glucose, homocysteine, vit B12, and folic acid, uric acid, total cholesterol, triglyc eride, LDL, HDL, were measured. In phase II study a randomized clinical trial was done with diabetic women 15 with 1mg folic acid and 15 with 5 mg folic acid for six weeks and then above variables and pregnancy outcome was evalu ated. Results
The mean levels of homocysteine in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) group were significantly higher but fo lic acid and vit B12 were significantly lower. Hcy levels were decreased in both groups after six weeks folic acid but de crease in Hcy for group 5mg was significantly more than 1mg group. Conclusion
Homocysteine levels were higher in GDM than normal pregnancy. High dose folic acid can reduce Hcy levels more than low dose and it may be a safe, simple, inexpensive intervention that prevents major pregnancy complications.Language:
English
Published:
Iranian Journal of Public Health, Volume:37 Issue: 3, Autumn 2008
Page:
118
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