Enhancing Medical nutrition therapy adherence among GDM mothers: Need for digital solutions and Support systems
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is characterized by impaired glucose tolerance that is first detected during pregnancy.(1) Every year, 4 million pregnancies in India are complicated by GDM.(2)The prevalence of GDM in India has rose from 0.53% in 2015-16 to 0.80% in 2019-20. Although the prevalence of GDM is relatively low, its impact on the health of both the mother and her child remains significant and should not be overlooked. (3) Hence, it is critical to combat GDM from the start and protect future generations from the risk of diabetes and other diseases. To address the rising prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus, the government of India published national guidelines for the diagnosis and management of GDM in 2014.(1)
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