Clinical Diabetes · 2005 · 131 citations · 62 references
Public HealthMaternal HealthObstetricsGestational DiabetesMaternal NutritionMaternal-fetal MedicineBlood Glucose MonitoringDiabetes MellitusGestational Diabetes MellitusGlycemic ControlGlycemic MonitoringMaternal ComplicationsGestational Diabetes MonitoringGestational Insulin TherapyInsulin Therapy MonitoringMaternal Diabetes ManagementNutrition Support TherapyPregnancy Glucose ManagementPregnancy Glucose ProfilesPrenatal Glycemic Control
IN BRIEF Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common condition affecting ∼7%of all pregnancies. The detection of GDM is important because of its associated maternal and fetal complications. Treatment with medical nutrition therapy, close monitoring of glucose levels, and insulin therapy if glucose levels are above goal can help to reduce these complications.
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