COMPLICATIONS AN MANAGEMENT OF GESTATIONAL DIABETES

Abstract

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a chronic disease characterized by a sensitivity to sugar that develops or appears for the first time during pregnancy. Based on the literature, this work aimed to describe the pathophysiological characteristics of GDM, present the associated risk factors and describe diagnostic and treatment methods. This study is a systematic review of qualitative literature, articles selected in Portuguese and researched between 2011 and 2024 in institutional databases such as Virtual Health Library (BVS), MEDLINE, LILACS and in the electronic libraries Scielo, PubMed and GOOGLE Academic. In addition to the BDNEF database. Studies have shown that GDM is related to the degree of glucose intolerance that is detected or begins during pregnancy. This explanation applies when treatment is based on diet or insulin therapy. It is important to emphasize that pregnant women should continue to be monitored throughout pregnancy because these conditions may persist after pregnancy. It is important to know that due to the different changes in a woman's body during pregnancy, greater care is needed for pregnant women with GDM, which is guided by a multidisciplinary team to promote the mother's health and include other forms of treatment. baby