Screening and follow-up of pregestational diabetes and gestational diabetes mellitus: A survey of primary care physicians in Belgium

Parallel with the rise of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in the western world, the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing, occurring in 8 –26% of pregnancies [1,2]. While GDM may lead to complications related to macrosomia and increases the postpartum risk for T2DM, women with pregestational T2DM are at increased risk of congenital anomalies [1,3]. Therefore, timely detection of overt diabetes in pregnancy, GDM and postpartum glucos e intolerance is critical.

Source: Primary Care Diabetes - May 25, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Eveline Vercammen, Lucas Van Hoof, Chris Vercammen, Geert Goderis, Katrien Benhalima Tags: Original research Source Type: research