Open AccessDiagnosis of High-risk Gestational Diabetes
Author(s) -
Sumi Singh
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
nepal journal of health sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2795-1812
pISSN - 2795-1618
DOI - 10.3126/njhs.v1i1.38734
Subject(s) - gestational diabetes , medicine , pregnancy , obstetrics , gestation , diabetes mellitus , endocrinology , genetics , biology
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) can be defined as any degree of glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. Screening for GDM is done usually at 24-28 weeks of gestation. In this case a 27-year-old primigravida who was diagnosed as GDM after a one step approach at 22 weeks of pregnancy. Institution of management early by the help of one step diagnosis was associated with successful outcome. The case highlights the importance of diagnosing GDM early especially in developing countries where resources are limited.