Early Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (EDoGDM) study: a protocol for a prospective, longitudinal cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in low-risk pregnant women is based on an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) between 24 and 28 gestational weeks. However, there is insufficient evidence for why the test is performed in this time period. Moreover, the fetus may be exposed to hyperglycaemia prior to the current testing time frame, making earlier administration potentially advantageous. The main purpose of the present study is to investigate the GDM diagnostic value of an OGTT performed at 18-20 gestational weeks. The results of the study may provide scientific insight into the most beneficial time of OGTT for pregnant women.

Methods and analysis

As a prospective, longitudinal cohort study, the Early Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (ED

SUBMITTER: Liu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5129080 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature