Gestational diabetes

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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a condition specific to pregnant women without pre-existing Diabetes Mellitus (DM), in which blood glucose levels are raised, i.e. the women become hyperglycaemic. It affects 4-7.5% of all pregnancies Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive titleCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title and is increasing Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title more common among older women, obese women and certain ethnic groupsCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title

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Consequences of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus[edit | edit source]

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Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus[edit | edit source]

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Physiotherapy in the Prevention of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
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