DID YOU KNOW THAT GESTATIONAL DIABETES CAN ALSO OCCUR IN THE FIRST TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY?

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a form of diabetes that develops between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy and is characterized by elevated blood glucose levels that typically resolve after childbirth. According to recent research, it can also happen during the first trimester of pregnancy. The long-term implications of GDM also necessitate continuous monitoring of both mother and child to mitigate the risks of chronic diseases and to implement early interventions