Diagnosis and management of gestational diabetes mellitus guidelines by DIPSI (Revised)

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is diabetes that appears during pregnancy, presenting an opportunity for early testing and care to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs). GDM has short-term impacts on both mother and offspring and increases the risk of future diabetes, including type-2 diabetes, due to possible epigenetic changes. Therefore, it is crucial to screen all pregnant women for glucose intolerance with an economical and reliable test recommended by DIPSI and approved by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Government of India. Treatment to achieve euglycemia can prevent the epidemic of NCD. Post-partum follow-up is crucial to encourage weight management and lifestyle adjustments in mothers to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Similarly, children of these mothers should adopt a healthy lifestyle to prevent future NCD risk.