Mini Review
Ravi Bhushan and Pawan K Du
Abstract
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is defined as glucose intolerance that was not present or recognized prior to pregnancy. GDM is associated with adverse outcome for mother and fetus. The prevalence of GDM varies from 1-14% and depends on population studied and diagnostic criteria used. This mini review discusses about the various aspects of GDM like aetiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management.