Overview, Screening and Diagnosis Professor David Simmons

This podcast provides an overview of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), distinguishing it from pre-gestational diabetes and emphasizing early screening due to the presence of elevated glucose levels prior to conception. Statistically, around 50,000 pregnancies in Australia are affected each year. The speaker highlights increased risks associated with early-onset GDM and the need for timely intervention, citing studies that show improved outcomes when GDM is managed early.

The discussion advocates for updated diagnostic criteria, including ethnic considerations in screening. The lecture concludes by calling for a shift in viewing GDM as a chronic condition requiring ongoing management and comprehensive postpartum care to mitigate future diabetes risks.

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