RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Parry, Nicola T1 Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Improves Short-Term Outcomes in Offspring JF MD Conference Express YR 2014 FD SAGE Publications VO 14 IS 19 SP 24 OP 24 DO 10.1177/155989771419017 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/19/24.abstract AB This article discusses the relation between gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and macrosomia, neonatal morbidity, and childhood obesity. Also presented is data demonstrating that treatment of GDM improves short-term fetal and neonatal outcomes, but does not reduce obesity in offspring at the age of 4 to 5 years.