First trimester biochemical markers in pregnancies developing gestational diabetes

Athena P. Souka, Iliana Mengou, Panagiotis Antsaklis, Konstantinos Pateras, Natasa Pithaki, George Daskalakis

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a significant public health concern that is associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Recent research has underscored the importance of various biomarkers in predicting the onset of GDM, with a specific focus on pregnancy‐associated plasma …

Gestational diabetes: Its classification and optimal management

Vitoratos Nikolaos, Vrachnis Nikolaos, Vlahos Nikolaos, Peristeris Kostantinos, Iliodromiti Zoe, Creatsas George

The classification of diabetes mellitus includes diabetes mellitus type I, diabetes mellitus type II, gestational diabetes and other specific types. Unfortunately, the incidence diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, or gestational diabetes, today ranging between 4 and 7%, has been globally on the rise in recent years, particularly among women over 32 years old. According to the International Association …

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