<![CDATA[Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a glucose tolerance disorder first identified during pregnancy that may lead to maternal and fetal complications if not detected early. This study aimed to describe blood glucose levels among pregnant women at Bunda Mulia Hospital. A descriptive study with a cross-sectional approach was applied. Samples were selected using consecutive sampling, involving 139 pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria during April to June 2026. Blood glucose levels were measured using the Point of Care Testing (POCT) method on capillary blood, then analyzed univariately and presented as frequency distribution. The results showed that 134 respondents (96.40%) had normal blood glucose levels and 5 respondents (3.60%) had abnormal levels, with a mean of 93.25 mg/dL, a minimum of 62 mg/dL, and a maximum of 233 mg/dL. It can be concluded that most pregnant women at Bunda Mulia Hospital had good blood glucose regulation, although a small proportion were at risk of GDM. The POCT method can be used as a rapid and practical early screening tool for detecting glucose tolerance disorders in pregnant women.]]>
Copyrights © 2026
