RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Gestational Diabetes
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2010
FD SAGE Publications
VO 10
IS 9
SP 29
OP 30
DO 10.1177/155989771009013
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/10/9/29.abstract
AB Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common medical complication of pregnancy, defined as “any degree of glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy.” The initial criteria for its diagnosis were established over 40 years ago and, with modifications, remain in use today. This article discusses new strategies for the detection and treatment of GDM.