Open AccessScreening in high-risk group of gestational diabetes mellitus with its maternal and fetal outcomes
Author(s) -
Angadi Rajasab Nilofer,
V S Raju,
B R Dakshayini,
Syed Ahmed Zaki
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.456
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 2230-9500
pISSN - 2230-8210
DOI - 10.4103/2230-8210.94268
Subject(s) - medicine , gestational diabetes , obstetrics , fetus , diabetes mellitus , pregnancy , gestation , endocrinology , genetics , biology
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a metabolic disorder defined as glucose intolerance with the onset or first recognition during pregnancy. Women with GDM are at increased risk for adverse obstetric and perinatal outcome. The complications associated with GDM can be prevented by early recognition, intense monitoring and proper treatment.