Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls. GDM “Screen” in 3rd Trimester?
Feb 15, 2024
The podcast explores the controversy surrounding screening for gestational diabetes in the third trimester, discussing guidelines and impact on perinatal outcomes. It highlights the challenges and lack of specific reference values for GDM screening in the later stages of pregnancy. The association between shoulder dystocia and GDM is discussed, as well as the impact of late GDM diagnosis on cesarean section rates. Two publications suggest that diagnosing GDM in the third trimester does not lead to significant changes in outcomes.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Controversy Surrounding Screening for Gestational Diabetes
02:58 • 13min
Challenges in Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in the Third Trimester
16:13 • 12min
Shoulder Dystocia and Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
28:24 • 2min
Impact of Diagnosing GDM in Late Pregnancy
30:13 • 9min
Repeating Glucose Tolerance Test in Third Trimester for Gestational Diabetes
39:24 • 2min