During pregnancy a woman has to undergo a series of tests – scans blood tests etc. These tests are necessary to know if the woman is suffering from any kind of infection or disease that could harm the baby or be detrimental towards maternal health. However there are not many tests that are done at the start of the pregnancy that can predict if the mother can suffer from gestational diabetes during pregnancy. A recent study pointed out that gestational diabetes (GDM) is a common pregnancy complication associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes including an increased risk for type