Abstract:Pregnancy is usually a joyous event for most women and their families in many cultures. However, in certain situations, this celebratory moment is marred by various maternal complications; chief among them is diabetes mellitus. Over eighty percent of diabetes in pregnancy is attributed to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). Also, GDM presents a higher risk of affected mothers developing diabetes later in the future. There is a growing prevalence of GDM which necessitates the need for closer monitoring and mor… Show more
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