Gestational Dieabetes Mellitus (GDM)

Question 1

How is GDM defined as

Answer 1

any degree of glucose intolerance with onset of first recognition during pregnancy.

fasting glucose of >5.6 mmol/L or
2-hour post oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT of >7.8)

Question 2

When is GDM first recognised

Answer 2

24-48 weeks

Question 3

Why do you get increased insulin resistance

Answer 3

due to actions of human placental lactogen, progesterone and cortisol