Diagnosis and Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: An Overview of National and International Guidelines
Conclusions
As GDM is an increasingly common complication of pregnancy, it is of paramount importance that inconsistencies between national and international guidelines should encourage research to resolve the issues of controversy and allow uniform international protocols for the diagnosis and management of GDM, in order to safely guide clinical practice and subsequently improve perinatal and maternal outcomes.
Target Audience
Obstetricians and gynecologists, family physicians
Learning Objectives
After participating in this activity, the learner should be better able to identify all available screening methods for gestational diabetes mellitus; describe diagnostic procedures for gestational diabetes mellitus; and explain appropriate management issues during the antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum period in pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes mellitus.
Source: Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey - Category: OBGYN Tags: CME ARTICLES Source Type: research
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