Introduction: The predictive value of various anthropometric
indicators for identifying benefits or risksformaternal health outcomes of pregnancy is discussed
around the globe. Anthropometric measurements can be a costeffective,efficient method of
screening for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) especially,in developing countries with low-cost health care
settings. Objectives: To determine a relationship between
anthropometric measurements and GDM and to assess the importance/suitability of
an anthropometric measurement in predicting GDM. Methods: A
correlational study with the evaluation of diagnostic test accuracy was
conducted among 48 pregnant women at period of amenorrhoea (POA) of 26-34 weeks of gestation.The obstetrics ward and the antenatal clinic ofPeradeniya teachinghospitalwas the study setting.
Systematic random sampling technique was used for participant selection.
Singleton pregnancies with Body Mass Index (BMI) less than 30.0kg/m2 were included. Women with
pre-existing diabetes andmedical disorders were excluded.Mid arm circumference(MAC),tricipital skin fold
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