DM Classification by Pathophysiology: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
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What is the most common type of diabetes mellitus with onset during pregnancy?

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)

What are some factors involved in the pathophysiology of GDM?

Human placental lactogen (HPL), placental insulinase, cortisol, and progesterone effects

What percentage of women with GDM will develop overt diabetes within 5 to 10 years after delivery?

35%

What do we call diabetes mellitus that is present before 20 weeks of pregnancy?

<p>Pregestational or chronic DM</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some risk factors for pregestational or chronic DM?

<p>Previous history of GDM or macrosomic baby, obesity, ethnicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone plays a role in the pathophysiology of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus?

<p>Progesterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likelihood of women with GDM developing overt diabetes within 5 to 10 years after delivery?

<p>35%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can pregestational or chronic diabetes mellitus be categorized as?

<p>Type 1 DM</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the diabetogenic effect in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus?

<p>Insulinase</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for pregestational or chronic diabetes mellitus?

<p>Being underweight</p> Signup and view all the answers

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