In this obstetrics series, we explore Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM): its pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical features, diagnosis, and management.

🩸 Understand the pathophysiology – insulin resistance in pregnancy due to placental hormones.
⚠️ Learn about key risk factors – obesity, advanced maternal age, PCOS, family history of diabetes, and previous GDM.
🔍 Recognize common symptoms – often asymptomatic but may include excessive thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue.
🩺 Discover essential diagnostic tools – oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), fasting blood glucose, and HbA1c considerations.
🥗 Review management strategies – dietary modifications, exercise, glucose monitoring, and insulin therapy when needed.
👶 Understand complications – macrosomia, neonatal hypoglycemia, preeclampsia, and future maternal diabetes risk.

Perfect for medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone wanting to understand GDM better! 🎙️✨ #GestationalDiabetes #PregnancyCare #MedicalPodcast