Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common medical complications of pregnancy; gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) accounts for approximately 90-95% of all cases. GDM is defined as carbohydrate ...
Purpose: The pathophysiology, diagnosis, complications, and management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM ... insulin secretion to counteract pregnancy-related decreases in insulin sensitivity.
Introduction Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are more likely to give birth to large for gestational age (LGA) infants, due to abnormalities in glucose metabolism during pregnancy.