Gestational diabetes mellitus: challenges in diagnosis and management

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dc.creatorMpondo, Bonaventura C. T.
dc.creatorErnest, Alex
dc.creatorDee, Hannah E.
dc.date2021-05-26T07:39:48Z
dc.date2021-05-26T07:39:48Z
dc.date2015
dc.date.accessioned2022-10-20T14:01:48Z
dc.date.available2022-10-20T14:01:48Z
dc.descriptionFull text article. Also available at https://doi.org/10.1186/s40200-015-0169-7
dc.descriptionGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a well-characterized disease affecting a significant population of pregnant women worldwide. It has been widely linked to undue weight gain associated with factors such as diet, obesity, family history, and ethnicity. Poorly controlled GDM results in maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Improved outcomes therefore rely on early diagnosis and tight glycaemic control. While straightforward protocols exist for screening and management of diabetes mellitus in the general population, management of GDM remains controversial with conflicting guidelines and treatment protocols. This review highlights the diagnostic and management options for GDM in light of recent advances in care.
dc.identifierMpondo, B. C., Ernest, A., & Dee, H. E. (2015). Gestational diabetes mellitus: challenges in diagnosis and management. Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders, 14(1), 1-7.
dc.identifierDOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40200-015-0169-7
dc.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12661/3220
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12661/3220
dc.languageen
dc.publisherSpringer
dc.subjectGestational diabetes mellitus
dc.subjectDiabetes mellitus
dc.subjectGDM
dc.subjectDiet
dc.subjectObesity
dc.subjectMaternal mortality
dc.subjectMaternal morbidity
dc.subjectFetal mortality
dc.subjectFetal morbidity
dc.subjectGlycaemic control
dc.titleGestational diabetes mellitus: challenges in diagnosis and management
dc.typeArticle

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