Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is carbohydrate intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes has been recognized for decades, but the potential significance of the condition, as well as criteria for screening and diagnosis, remain controversial.

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Published in:JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 2001-11, Vol.286 (20), p.2516-2518
Main Authors: Jovanovic, Lois, Pettitt, David J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blood Glucose - metabolism
Diabetes
Diabetes, Gestational - diagnosis
Diabetes, Gestational - epidemiology
Diabetes, Gestational - therapy
Epidemiology
Female
Humans
Insulin - therapeutic use
Medical screening
Pregnancy
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Summary:Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is carbohydrate intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes has been recognized for decades, but the potential significance of the condition, as well as criteria for screening and diagnosis, remain controversial.
ISSN:0098-7484
1538-3598
DOI:10.1001/jama.286.20.2516