Use of metformin hydrochloride in gestational diabetes: a systematic review

Prevalence of Gestational diabetes mellitus in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Glibenclamide, metformin, and insulin for the treatment of gestational diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

OBJECTIVE To summarize short term outcomes in randomized controlled trials comparing glibenclamide or metformin versus insulin or versus each other in women with gestational diabetes requiring drug treatment. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SELECTING STUDIES Randomized controlled trials that fulfilled all the following: (1) published as full text; (2) ad...

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...