Diabetes, Gestational

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.

Year introduced: 1992

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Tree Number(s): C12.050.703.170, C18.452.394.750.448, C19.246.200

MeSH Unique ID: D016640

Entry Terms:

• Diabetes Mellitus, Gestational
• Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
• Diabetes, Pregnancy-Induced
• Diabetes, Pregnancy Induced
• Pregnancy-Induced Diabetes
• Gestational Diabetes

Previous Indexing:

• Pregnancy in Diabetes (1966-1991)

See Also:

• Pregnancy in Diabetics

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Diseases Category
Urogenital Diseases
Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy Complications
Diabetes, Gestational
Fetal Macrosomia

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Diseases Category
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Metabolic Diseases
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes, Gestational

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Diseases Category
Endocrine System Diseases
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes, Gestational