CASE REPORT GESTATIONAL DIABETES: THE INTERPLAY OF PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AND NEONATAL OUTCOMES

Abstract

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a significant health concern, particularly in Lower Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) like Pakistan, where its prevalence is rising due to rapid urbanization, shifting dietary patterns, and socioeconomic disparities. This case report 
examines a 30-year-old woman diagnosed with GDM at 24 weeks of gestation, highlighting the complex interplay of psychosocial, cultural, and economic factors affecting her management and the subsequent neonatal outcomes. Despite facing cultural and financial barriers, the patient successfully managed her condition with multidisciplinary support, resulting in a healthy infant. However, postpartum anxiety and the lack of follow-up mental health services underscored the need for comprehensive care that addresses both medical and psychosocial needs throughout pregnancy and into the postpartum period.