Purpose: The pathophysiology, diagnosis, complications, and management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are discussed, along with considerations in setting up a pharmacist-run GDM education ...

Insulin resistance and its role in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) should be defined for the patient. GDM should be differentiated from types 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus. Treatment options ...

Women who have gestational diabetes have increased risk of type 2 diabetes in the years after delivery. Those who go on to develop the chronic disease fall into three “clusters,” each with a ...

Medically, Gestational (jes-TAY-shun-ul) Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is defined as glucose intolerance, which is diagnosed during pregnancy. It is reported to affect approximately 7% of all pregnancies.

Gestational diabetes affects 14 -17% of pregnant women worldwide. The Pregnancy Diabetes Calculator is designed according to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, aiming to identify ...

Background: The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a condition that is widespread ... and potential avenues for further exploration in elucidating the pathophysiology and management of ...

According to recent estimates, 21.1 million live births are affected by diabetes, of which a large portion, 80.3%, are due to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a mild form of glucose intolerance ...

As such, interventions can help to prevent or delay a diabetes diagnosis. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy when blood glucose levels become elevated. The placenta provides the baby with ...

Both conditions are emergencies and should be treated immediately. Diabetes and Pregnancy: Gestational Diabetes Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy and typically disappears once the baby is ...

Taking prednisone can make the liver resistant to insulin, raising blood sugar levels and potentially leading to steroid-induced diabetes. Steroids may also worsen existing diabetes symptoms.