Metformin in gestational diabetes mellitus: predictors of poor response

Metformin in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Metformin in gestational diabetes mellitus

Metformin in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

As currently diagnosed, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects 5–9% of all pregnancies in the United States and is growing in prevalence. 1 It is defined as carbohydrate intolerance of variable severity that is first recognized during pregnancy. Although GDM has been recognized for decades, the potential significance of the condition, as well as criteria for screening and diagnosis , remai...

Comparison of Metformin and Insulin in treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Introduction: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is one of the complications of pregnancy that has some maternal and neonatal outcomes. Some drugs such as insulin and oral agents (metformin, ...) are used for management of GDM. The aim of this study was to compare metformin and insulin in treatment of GDM Methods: This clinical trial was carried out in 2009-2011. Sample size was 201 patient...

Gestational diabetes mellitus

Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as any degree of glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. The prevalence range from 1 to 14% of all pregnancies, depending on the population studied and the diagnostic tests employed. Risk assessment for GDM should be undertaken at the prenatal visit. Women with clinical characteristics of GDM should und...