Gestational diabetes mellitus in Africa: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is any degree of impaired glucose tolerance first recognised during pregnancy. Most women with GDM revert to normal glucose metabolism after delivery of their babies; however, they are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life as are their offspring. Determining a country's GDM prevalence can assist with policy guidelines regarding GDM screening and management, and can highlight areas requiring research. This systematic review assesses GDM prevalence in Africa.

Methods and findings

Three electronic databases were searched without language restrictions; PubMed, Scopus and the Cochrane Library. Thirty-one search terms were searched. Eligible articles defined GDM, stated what GDM screening approaches were employed and rep

SUBMITTER: Macaulay S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4043667 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature