Under Gestational Diabetes section from NICE published on 2019 Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as either hyperglycemia or glucose intolerance of any degree that is primarily detected for the first-time during pregnancy. It is imperative to perform a risk assessment for GDM at the first prenatal visit. Pregnant women who present with clinical conditions that are indicative of the increased risk of GDM should undergo glucose testing without any delay. What Is This Guideline About?
The present guideline provides an update on the risk assessment, testing, diagnosis, and management of GDM during pregnancy. What Was The Need For This Guideline? According to the present guideline, selective screening of GDM is recommended based on the presence of risk factors. However, there is no consensus among the physicians worldwide, in terms of the risk factors that best identify the…
