Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Early Pregnancy: What Is the Evidence?

ABSTRACT: The incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing worldwide. This has a significant effect on the health of the mother and offspring. There is no doubt that screening for GDM between 24 and 28 weeks is important to reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, there is no consensus about diagnosis and treatment of GDM in early pregnancy. In this narrative review on the current evidence on screening for GDM in early pregnancy, we included 37 cohort studies and eight randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Observational studies have shown that a high proportion (15-70%) of women with GDM can be detected early in pregnancy depending on the setting, criteria used and screening strategy. Data from observational studies on the potential benefit of screening and treatment

SUBMITTER: Raets L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8003050 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature