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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [2]

Overview

A detailed history must be taken about previous pregnancies, weight changes, and family history of diabetes mellitus. GDM is usually asymptomatic but classic symptoms of diabetes mellitus may be present.

History

A detailed history must be taken. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history include:[1]

  • Recent weight change
  • Previous history of impaired glucose test
  • Obstetric history
  • Family history of diabetes mellitus

Symptoms

  • Usually there are no symptoms, or the symptoms are mild and not life threatening to the pregnant woman.[1]
  • Symptoms may include:

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Melmed, Shlomo (2015). Williams textbook of endocrinology. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. ISBN 978-0323297387.

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