CASE DISCUSSION
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Presented from India by Dr. Dina Nagodra MithaniViews
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Case Description
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels during pregnancy, typically developing in the second or third trimester. It arises when the body cannot produce enough insulin to meet the increased demands of pregnancy, leading to insulin resistance....
Case Summary
- Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition where placental hormones block insulin's effectiveness, leading to high blood glucose. This isn't due to insulin deficiency but rather insulin resistance caused by hormones like estrogen, cortisol, and placental lactogen, typically starting around 20-24 weeks of pregnancy. While symptoms usually disappear post-delivery, GDM can affect up to 25% of pregnancies worldwide.
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Dr. Dina Nagodra Mithani
Endocrinologist, DENMARC Institute, MumbaiDisclosures
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