A carbohydrate intolerance with onset during pregnancy known to be the Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). Many studies associated the GDM with increased perinatal morbidity and very strong risk factor for the development of permanent diabetes later in life for the mother. A table summarizes the screening and diagnostic procedures for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is shown below as recommended by The Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society (ADIPS).
Tags: GDM screening and diagnostic, gestational diabetes | Category: Endocrinologist, Physician Guidelines | Posted at February 14, 2010 with 0 Comments
