Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A one-step screening strategy for gestational diabetes resulted in nearly twice the diagnoses as a two-step ...

Gestational diabetes affects one in seven expecting women globally and rates of this troubling condition are rising. Blood glucose levels that become elevated for the first time during pregnancy can ...

When comparing 1-step and 2-step approaches for diagnosing gestational diabetes among pregnant women, researchers found no significant between-group differences in the risks of primary outcomes ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women in the United Kingdom who had gestational diabetes were not often screened for type 2 diabetes in ...

When screening pregnant women for gestational diabetes, casual blood glucose testing misses 70% of the cases. This study should encourage obstetricians to depend on more reliable tests to help prevent ...

Pregnancy is a complicated period for women, where their body goes through multiple changes. These changes make women prone to various diseases or conditions too, in certain unfortunate cases. One ...

(HealthDay News) — A two-hour, one-step screening process increases gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) detection, but has no impact on maternal or neonatal outcomes, according to research published ...

Asymptomatic pregnant women with no previous diagnosis of type 1 or 2 diabetes should be screened for gestational diabetes at 24 weeks' gestation or later, according to an updated recommendation from ...

USPSTF finalizes gestational diabetes screening recommendations Screen asymptomatic pregnant women for gestational diabetes after 24 weeks; evidence insufficient for screening before 24 weeks.

Gestational diabetes typically occurs in the second trimester of pregnancy between the 24th and 28th weeks of gestation. It’s diagnosed using a test called a glucose tolerance test, which may be ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say early treatment for pregnancy complications can lead to better health outcomes. Hugo Abad/Getty Images Researchers say a simple blood test has shown promise in detecting ...

In a significant update to maternal health care, Australia is introducing new national guidelines on how pregnant women are tested for gestational diabetes. The changes, released by the Australasian ...