1. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is 1 of the most
common medical complications of pregnancy and is increasing in prevalence globally.
2. GDM is associated with obstetric and neonatal complications
primarily due to increased birthweight and is a major risk factor for future type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease in mother and child.
3. Detecting GDM is important because perinatal complications
and stillbirth risk are greatly reduced by treatment.