Open AccessACOG Committee Opinion No. 435: Postpartum Screening for Abnormal Glucose Tolerance in Women Who Had Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
obstetrics and gynecology (new york. 1953. online)/obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1873-233X
pISSN - 0029-7844
DOI - 10.1097/aog.0b013e3181ac06b6
Subject(s) - medicine , gestational diabetes , obstetrics , diabetes mellitus , pregnancy , glucose tolerance test , gynecology , gestation , endocrinology , insulin resistance , genetics , biology
Establishing the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus offers an opportunity not only to improve pregnancy outcome, but also to decrease risk factors associated with the subsequent development of type 2 diabetes. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Committee on Obstetric Practice recommends that all women with gestational diabetes mellitus be screened at 6-12 weeks postpartum and managed appropriately.