College of Science at the University of Kirkuk discussed a Ph.D. thesis on the levels of several physiological and biochemical variables as early indicators in the diagnosis of gestational diabetes by the postgraduate student, Ms. Marwa Jassim Muhammad.
The thesis highlighted the impact of various factors, such as obesity, insulin resistance, lipids, iron, ferritin, immune and hormonal indicators, and oxidative stress factors, on the early detection of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
The thesis addressed the diagnostic and prognostic value of a group of biomarkers, such as C-peptide, MDA, cortisol, resistin, tryptophan and others, using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.
The thesis concluded that immune and hormonal indicators, and oxidative stress factors, contribute effectively to the early diagnosis of gestational diabetes and the prediction of its risks to the mother and fetus.
