Abstract

NICOLAOU, V et al. Perspectives on gestational diabetes mellitus in South Africa. SAMJ, S. Afr. med. j. [online]. 2022, vol.112, n.3, pp.196-200. ISSN 2078-5135.  http://dx.doi.org/10.7196/SAMJ.2022.v112i3.16184.

The field of gestational diabetes mellitus has attracted increasing attention and research in South Africa (SA) over the past decade, creating a better understanding of the disease burden, risk factors, availability of specialised healthcare services, and importantly the far-reaching maternal and childhood consequences beyond the pregnancy. This article brings together all the local published literature in the field and outlines the implications of this condition, together with recommendations regarding particular areas that require attention in order to prevent and alleviate the disease burden in SA.

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