Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Pandemic Covid-19: Where do we Stand?

Authors: Najmiatul F

DOI: 10.23880/phoa-16000155

Volume 4, Issue 1

Abstract

Pregnant women with increasing blood glucose levels are identified as being more exposed to the severe effects of COVID-19 and advised to follow social distancing stringently. The COVID-19 pandemic has required rapid transformation and adaptation of healthcare services. Timely screening for hyperglycaemia in pregnancy using a simple glucose test still enhances early detection and control of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

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