Gestational diabetes occurs in–

Correct option is D

Sol. Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops only during pregnancy due to hormonal changes that interfere with insulin usage. It usually arises in the second or third trimester and can lead to complications like macrosomia, preterm birth, or neonatal hypoglycemia if not properly managed. It usually disappears after delivery but increases the mother's risk of developing type 2 diabetes later.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Lactating mothers – While they may have postpartum glucose issues, gestational diabetes is specifically related to pregnancy, not the lactation phase.
· (b) Adolescents – They may develop type 1 or type 2 diabetes, but gestational diabetes is exclusive to pregnant females.
· (c) Elderly population – More prone to type 2 diabetes, but gestational diabetes occurs only in pregnant women, not elderly individuals.
· (d) Pregnant women – Correct Answer. Gestational diabetes affects 2–10% of pregnancies and is screened typically around 24–28 weeks using oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTT).