Gestational Diabetes Definition

noun
A form of diabetes mellitus that develops or is first recognized during pregnancy and, if untreated, can lead to complications such as preeclampsia and high birth weight. It is associated with an increased risk of subsequent development of type 2 diabetes.
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Gestational Diabetes Sentence Examples

  • Unlike diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes is caused by pregnancy and goes away when pregnancy ends.

  • The resulting condition is called gestational diabetes.

  • However, women who develop gestational diabetes are more likely to develop type II diabetes later in life.

  • Author's objective The objective was to review research on screening for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM ).

  • A large baby or increased weight gain may indicate that you are at risk for gestational diabetes.

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