Diabetes, Gestational
Synonyms
Diabetes Mellitus, Gestational
Diabetes, Pregnancy Induced
Diabetes, Pregnancy-Induced
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Pregnancy-Induced Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus induced by PREGNANCY but resolved at the end of pregnancy. It does not include previously diagnosed diabetics who become pregnant (PREGNANCY IN DIABETICS). Gestational diabetes usually develops in late pregnancy when insulin antagonistic hormones peaks leading to INSULIN RESISTANCE; GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE; and HYPERGLYCEMIA.
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