Diabetes: how to manage gestational diabetes mellitus
This narrative review summarizes the current state of information available regarding the treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus.
This narrative review summarizes the current state of information available regarding the treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus.
This review explores the current place of metformin in the management of gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes during pregnancy and lactation.
Once changes in lifestyle have failed, treatment for gestational diabetes mellitus remains a matter of debate. In this article the authors review the evidence for glyburide and metformin, and discuss the role of insulin. Also, recommendations for postpartum screening and how to manage patients who are breastfeeding are described.