28/08/2022
GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS:
One of the most common medical problems in pregnancy affecting 3-4% of low risk patients and 38% in high risk patients
Poorly controlled gestational diabetes (GDM) in pregnancy is associated with increased risks of fetal death, preterm birth, preeclampsia, polyhydramnios, macrosomia, operative (both vaginal and cesarean) delivery and birth injury (including brachial plexus), delayed lung maturity, respiratory distress syndrome, jaundice, hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, and perinatal mortality.
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