Gestational diabetes is the most common metabolic disease of pregnancy and the most discussed topic in contemporary obstetrics. It has been associated with short and long-term adverse outcomes. The incidence depends on the population and the diagnostic criteria (2.4-37.7%) and the prevalence is significantly increasing mostly due to the obesity epidemic. Since proper glycemic control decreases the risk of GDM-related complications, even in mild GDM, early diagnosis, and treatment are very important for the mother and the offspring. Despite the results of many studies regarding GDM, for the diagnosis, screening methods, and treatment options there is still a debate on and no universal consensus has been achieved yet.
There is currently no consensus on the definition, screening, diagnosis and management strategies about GDM. Today there is more than 17 different guidelines for screening and diagnosing GDM addressed by national and international diabetes organizations, health societies, endocrine groups, and obstetric associations. Since this lack of consensus creates major problems in addressing prevalence, complications, efficacy of treatment, and follow-up of GDM, the need for consensus has been repeatedly expressed by the experts. There is need of standardization to have global uniformity for diagnosing GDM.
Despite the almost six decades of research, multiple international conferences and major collaborative trials GDM remains a complex and a very challenging obstetric and public issue that certainly deserves to be further discussed and studied. Furthermore, the lack of consensus confuses the health care providers of obstetric health who look to the experts for guidance. Therefore, a single acceptable evidence-based global guideline, which is simple, easy to follow, and validated by confirmative research, is essential.
This article collection welcomes the submission of original research articles, short communications, special reports, meta-analysis, and review articles especially focusing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Risk Assessment, Screening, Diagnosis, And Management Before, During And After Pregnancy.
Articles relevant to these topics will be considered for peer review and publication.
Gestational diabetes is the most common metabolic disease of pregnancy and the most discussed topic in contemporary obstetrics. It has been associated with short and long-term adverse outcomes. The incidence depends on the population and the diagnostic criteria (2.4-37.7%) and the prevalence is significantly increasing mostly due to the obesity epidemic. Since proper glycemic control decreases the risk of GDM-related complications, even in mild GDM, early diagnosis, and treatment are very important for the mother and the offspring. Despite the results of many studies regarding GDM, for the diagnosis, screening methods, and treatment options there is still a debate on and no universal consensus has been achieved yet.
There is currently no consensus on the definition, screening, diagnosis and management strategies about GDM. Today there is more than 17 different guidelines for screening and diagnosing GDM addressed by national and international diabetes organizations, health societies, endocrine groups, and obstetric associations. Since this lack of consensus creates major problems in addressing prevalence, complications, efficacy of treatment, and follow-up of GDM, the need for consensus has been repeatedly expressed by the experts. There is need of standardization to have global uniformity for diagnosing GDM.
Despite the almost six decades of research, multiple international conferences and major collaborative trials GDM remains a complex and a very challenging obstetric and public issue that certainly deserves to be further discussed and studied. Furthermore, the lack of consensus confuses the health care providers of obstetric health who look to the experts for guidance. Therefore, a single acceptable evidence-based global guideline, which is simple, easy to follow, and validated by confirmative research, is essential.
This article collection welcomes the submission of original research articles, short communications, special reports, meta-analysis, and review articles especially focusing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Risk Assessment, Screening, Diagnosis, And Management Before, During And After Pregnancy.
Articles relevant to these topics will be considered for peer review and publication.
