Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria of studied participants
Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|
• Diabetic pregnant women aged from 18 to 35 years old with pre-existing diabetes (type 1 or type 2) when admitted to maternity units. • Pregnant women during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy. | • Pregnant women who are diagnosed with mental illness according to their antenatal evaluation and records. • Pregnant women who refused to participate in the study. • Pregnant women who registered for antennal care during the 3rd trimester |