Diagnosis of gestational diabetes

Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Despite recent attempts at building consensus, an internationally consistent definition of gestational diabetes mellitus remains elusive. Within and between countries there is disagreement between obstetric, medical and endocrine groups as to the diagnosis and management of GDM. The current article aims to discuss the background to the controversy of GDM diagnosis and to address issues related ...

Diagnosis and Treatment of Gestational Diabetes

Screening and Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

American Diabetes Association defines gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) as diabetes which is diagnosed in the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy and is not clearly overt diabetes. GDM, if missed or not treated properly can result in maternal and foetal complications, short as well as long term. Screening for overt diabetes, especially for high risk women should be done at the earliest in pregn...

Diagnosis and management of gestational diabetes mellitus.

Gestational diabetes occurs in 5 to 9 percent of pregnancies in the United States and is growing in prevalence. It is a controversial entity, with conflicting guidelines and treatment protocols. Recent studies show that diagnosis and management of this disorder have beneficial effects on maternal and neonatal outcomes, including reduced rates of shoulder dystocia, fractures, nerve palsies, and ...

Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in China

A fter the publication of the Hyperglycemia and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome (HAPO) study (1), the International Association of the Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG) (2) formulated consensus guidelines for the testing and diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). These have been adopted by the American Diabetes Association (3). TheMinistry of Health (MOH) of China also recommend...