A machine learning-based clinical decision support system for effective stratification of gestational diabetes mellitus and management through Ayurveda
2024

Machine Learning for Managing Gestational Diabetes with Ayurveda

publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Shetty Nisha P., Shetty Jayashree, Hegde Veeraj, Dharne Sneha Dattatray, Kv Mamtha

Primary Institution: Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India

Hypothesis

How effectively can machine learning models identify the most influential features for predicting Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) during early gestation, and which machine learning algorithm performs best in classifying GDM among gestating mothers?

Conclusion

Early detection using machine learning models can significantly reduce disease severity by facilitating timely Ayurvedic interventions.

Supporting Evidence

  • Most classifiers achieved an accuracy range of 75-82%.
  • Appropriate lifestyle changes and Ayurvedic remedies can lower the risk of GDM.
  • Machine learning can help identify high-risk mothers early for better management.

Takeaway

This study uses computer programs to help doctors find out which pregnant women might get diabetes, so they can help them stay healthy with Ayurvedic treatments.

Methodology

Different machine-learning algorithms were applied to predict risk factors influencing GDM, evaluated through accuracy, precision, and F1-score.

Potential Biases

Potential biases due to the dataset being collected from a single source and lack of external validation.

Limitations

The dataset's geographical specificity is unclear, and no real patients were used to test the method.

Participant Demographics

Pregnant women at risk of gestational diabetes.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/j.jaim.2024.101051

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