Risk Factors and Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes

Abstract

Abstract Introduction: The risk factors play a fundamental role in the prevention of Gestational Diabetes, and an early and timely diagnosis will considerably reduce the risk of complications of said pathology. Methodology: Virtual scientific libraries have been used as Cochane, BVS, Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública, EBSCO, and searchers of scientific information as Mendeley, UptoDate, Taylor & Francis, to find the best available evidence, subsequently the highest quality scientific bibliography has been selected, from which all those that meet the inclusion criteria and do not meet any criteria have been chosen exclusion, subsequently all scientific articles have been reviewed to acquire from them the most relevant and solid information for the creation of this systematic review. Results: We found 33 scientific articles that meet all the inclusion criteria and no exclusion criteria. Discussion: Gestational Diabetes is characterized from the pathophysiological point of view as a state of hyperglycemia, insulin resistance and decreased insulin secretion by beta-pancreatic cells, it is known that risk factors influence the genesis of disease and its prevention. Currently two diagnostic strategies are used, but the most recommended is the one-step strategy with an oral glucose load of 75 grams, which has shown better results for its diagnosis. Conclusions: Due to the complications that Gestational Diabetes can produce in both the mother and the fetus, it is important to create early diagnosis programs, active search for pregnant women and awareness of self-care during pregnancy.

Keywords

• diabetes, gestational diabetes, risk factors, diagnosis.