Serum Uric Acid Levels in the First Trimester of Pregnancy and the Development of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Prospective Cohort Study

Abstract

Introduction Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common metabolic disorder of pregnancy associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes; early identification of at-risk women is essential for timely intervention. Serum uric acid (SUA) has emerged as a potential biomarker for predicting glucose intolerance during pregnancy.