Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Epidemiology, Clinical Practice and Evidence-Based Guidelines is a valuable reference for health professionals who need to gain a better understanding of the developments of this disease. During the last 20 years, the studies on the epidemiology, mechanism, diagnosis, management, and prevention of GDM have made considerable progress. This book discusses this progress in both research and clinical practice. Gestational Diabetes is the most common type of diabetes in pregnancy and the condition brings a great deal of complication to the health of maternal and offspring. This book provides potential therapeutic solutions to improve patient care. Obstetricians, endocrinologists, researchers in diabetes, maternal health or pediatric endocrinology will find this book essential as well as specialty fellows, residents, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students in relevant fields.

• Presents two decades of research studies on the epidemiology, mechanism, diagnosis, management, and prevention of GDM
• Includes research as well as clinical aspects; making the book useful to a wide audience of professionals and students
• Covers applications of modern technologies in the diagnosis and screening of GDM
• Includes diverse populations and ethnicities