First trimester glycosylated hemoglobin as a predictor of gestational diabetes mellitus

• Published in: SVU - International Journal of Medical Sciences (Online) Vol. 7; no. 1; pp. 521 - 527
• Main Authors: Ahmed, Hazem Hashim, Sayed, Reham Farouk, Moubarak, Ahmed Abdel baky, Abdellah, Ahmed Hashim
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: South Valley University, Faculty of Medicine 01.01.2024
• Subjects: gestational diabetes mellitus perinatal outcomes; metabolic morbidity hba1c

Background:Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as the development of carbohydrate intolerance during pregnancy, excluding overt diabetes. GDM poses a risk of short-term adverse perinatal outcomes and long-term metabolic morbidity to women and their newborns. Objectives:The aim of this stu...