A Review on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Babu Sajja Ravindra*, Ch. Varsha, Madhavan O., Sree T. Bindu Department of Pharmacy Practice, Mallareddy Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maisammaguda, Secunderabad, Telangana - 500100, India *Corresponding Author E-mail: ravicology@gmail.com
Online Published on 23 April, 2025. Abstract A popular term for gestational diabetes mellitus is insulin resistance. Globally, GDM is progressively getting worse. One of the primary goals of a GDM diagnosis in a woman is overweight; if the condition is not identified, it may result in consequences for both the mother and the foetus. Numerous prenatal and postnatal problems are involved. Both non-pharmacotherapy and pharmaceutical treatment reduce co-occurring disorders linked to GDM. Women with GDM have a higher chance of macrosomia and type 2 diabetes in both the mother and the kid. Changes in lifestyle are also very important for women with GDM. Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, and receiving nutritional therapy are crucial. It’s critical to understand that GDM is acknowledged and managed. When it comes to medications, insulin therapy is the most reliable and efficient option. Risk factors Hypoglycaemia, Hyperbilirubinemia, hypocalcaemia, hypomagnesemia’s, polycythaemia respiratory distress, greater long-term risk of diabetes mellitus and obesity in the child. Top Keywords Gestational Diabetes mellitus, Insulin, Prenatal and Postpartum complications, Type 2 diabetes. Top |