Prognostic value of some trace elements, thyroid hormones and oxidative stress markers in Algerian Gestational Diabetes women after delivery

The aim of this study is to evaluate of some trace elements, thyroid hormones and oxidative stress markers on prognostic of Gestational Diabetes disease in Algerian women after delivery. Methods: This randomized singleblind clinical trial was conducted in Maternity Hospital, (El Oued, Algeria). Convenience sampling and simple random allocation were used in the study. Forty volunteer women were divided into the two gestational diabetes patient after delivery and women control groups. Fasting blood glucose, trace elements, thyroid hormones, biochemical, hematological and oxidative stress markers were measured. Sensitivity and Specificity of Oxidative stress biomarkers in serum, erythrocytes and leucocytes were estimated using receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve design.

Author(s): Samir Derouiche, Basma Chihani, Chaima Djaballah

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