GDM

When is screening for GDM carried out

Between 24 to 28 weeks

When is screeningfor women with GDM carried out

5 to 12 weeks postpartum

Women with diabetes in the first trimester is diagnosed as

Type 2 diabetes

The baby is larger than the usual weight

Macrosomia

Production of insulin by the newborn in compensation for what was given during birth

Hypoglycemia

Exces glucose will be excited in the urine including the ions

Hypocalcemia

Macrophages will sequester RBCs breaking down into bilirubin which will be conjugated and released

Hyperbilirubinemia

Ampunt of glucose load given

75g glucose load

Factors of GDM

More than 25 years old

Overweight

Family history

Ab glucose metbolism

Glycosuria

PCOS

Race

Women with history of GDM will undergo screening for diabetes how long and how often?

Lifelong screening for diabetes pr prediabetes every 3 years

Medication for women with history of GDM and prediabetes

Lifestyle interventions, metformin (orally)