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World J Diabetes. Dec 15, 2017; 8(12): 489-511
Published online Dec 15, 2017. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v8.i12.489
Published online Dec 15, 2017. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v8.i12.489
Gestational diabetes from A to Z
AbdelHameed Mirghani Dirar, Prince Abdel Aziz Bin Musaad Hospital, Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, Arar 91421, North Zone Province, Saudi Arabia
John Doupis, Iatriko Paleou Falirou Medical Center, Division of Diabetes and Clinical Research Center, Athens 17562, Greece
John Doupis, Postgraduate Diabetes Education, Institute of Molecular and Experimental Medicine, Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff CF14 4XN, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Mirghani Dirar A and Doupis J contributed equally to this work; Mirghani Dirar A and Doupis J designed the format; Mirghani Dirar A wrote the paper; Doupis J revised and approved the paper; this paper is a part of Mirghani Dirar A’s MSc Dissertation in Postgraduate Diabetes Education, Institute of Molecular and Experimental Medicine, Cardiff University School of Medicine; the MSc dissertation was supervised by Doupis J.
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Correspondence to: John Doupis, MD, PhD, Director, Iatriko Paleou Falirou Medical Center, Division of Diabetes and Clinical Research Center, 36 Areos st, Paleo Faliro, Athens 17562, Greece. john.doupis@joslin.harvard.edu
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Received: January 29, 2017
Peer-review started: February 12, 2017
First decision: May 16, 2017
Revised: October 24, 2017
Accepted: October 30, 2017
Article in press: October 31, 2017
Published online: December 15, 2017
Processing time: 311 Days and 16.9 Hours
Peer-review started: February 12, 2017
First decision: May 16, 2017
Revised: October 24, 2017
Accepted: October 30, 2017
Article in press: October 31, 2017
Published online: December 15, 2017
Processing time: 311 Days and 16.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) constitutes a greater impact on the overwhelming diabetes epidemic. The recent IADPSG revised criteria are considered landmark and evidence based approach in the evolution of screening and diagnosis of GDM. However, there is, still, no consensus on its application, mainly due to concerns related to the benefit of treatment in the additionally diagnosed women and the increased cost. Herein, the authors discuss screening and diagnostic criteria, risk factors, etiology and pathophysiology of GDM along with standard management in antenatal period and during labor.