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The Lancet: Managing gestational diabetes much earlier in pregnancy can prevent complications and improve long ... - EurekAlert


A shift in testing for and managing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) to much earlier in pregnancy (before 14 weeks) can prevent health complications for both the mother and baby, according to a new Series published in The Lancet. Series authors challenge the current approach to GDM management – which focuses on late GDM (24 weeks+) – and call for better detection and prevention efforts alongside a personalised, integrated life-course approach for those who experience or are at risk for GDM. 

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