Screening and subsequent management for gestational diabetes for improving maternal and infant health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a form of diabetes that occurs in pregnancy. Although GDM usually resolves following birth, it is associated with significant morbidities for mother and baby both perinatally and in the long term. There is strong evidence to support treatment for GDM. However, there is little consensus on whether or not screening for GDM will improve maternal and infant health and if so, the most appropriate protocol to follow.

Objectives

To assess the effects of different methods of screening for gestational diabetes mellitus and maternal and infant outcomes.

Search strategy

We searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group's Trials Register (April 2010).

Selection criteria

Randomised and quasi-randomised trials evaluatin

SUBMITTER: Tieu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4161118 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature