GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS: CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE FIELD OF DIAGNOSIS, MANAGEMENT AND MATERNAL AND FETAL HEALTH

Lyashenko Elena Nikolaevna, Bushueva Diana Antonovna, Mukosiy Lyudmila Andreevna

The article is dedicated to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) which is a metabolic disorder that develops during pregnancy and poses risks to both maternal and foetal health. GDM requires a multidisciplinary approach involving healthcare providers, dieticians, and educators to ensure optimal outcomes. Understanding the complexities of GDM is essential for providing effective care and improving the health of pregnant individuals and their offspring. This condition underscores the importance of early diagnosis, appropriate management, and vigilant postpartum care. Regular monitoring and close collaboration between the pregnant individual and their healthcare provider are critical for achieving optimal outcomes. This review provides an overview of GDM, including its definition, prevalence, risk factors, and potential complications. It also discusses the importance of screening and diagnosis, the management of GDM, and the long-term implications for both maternal and foetal health. With proper control and care, many women with gestational diabetes go on to have healthful pregnancies and infants. Controlling blood sugar levels thru lifestyle modifications and scientific guide is prime to decreasing associated risks.

Keywords:The article is dedicated to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) which is a metabolic disorder that develops during pregnancy and poses risks to both maternal and foetal health. GDM requires a multidisciplinary approach involving healthcare providers, dieticians, and educators to ensure optimal outcomes. Understanding the complexities of GDM is essential for providing effective care and improving the health of pregnant individuals and their offspring. This condition underscores the importance of early diagnosis, appropriate management, and vigilant postpartum care. Regular monitoring and close collaboration between the pregnant individual and their healthcare provider are critical for achieving optimal outcomes. This review provides an overview of GDM, including its definition, prevalence, risk factors, and potential complications. It also discusses the importance of screening and diagnosis, the management of GDM, and the long-term implications for both maternal and foetal health. With proper control and care, many women with gestational diabetes go on to have healthful pregnancies and infants. Controlling blood sugar levels thru lifestyle modifications and scientific guide is prime to decreasing associated risks.