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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects approximately 6% of pregnancies in the United States, and it is increasing in prevalence. Pregnant women without known diabetes mellitus should be screened for GDM after 24 weeks of gestation. Treatment of GDM results in a statistically significant decrease in the incidence of preeclampsia, shoulder dystocia, and macrosomia. Initial management includes glucose monitoring and lifestyle modifications.
You may be more likely to develop gestational diabetes if: The test for gestational diabetes is called the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) (NCCWCH 2008: 77) . It's offered between 24 weeks and 28 weeks of pregnancy (NCCWCH 2008: 77) . You may need to attend a special diabetic clinic for your test.