Does South Africa need a diabetes-in-pregnancy study group?

Does South Africa need a diabetes-in-pregnancy study group?

The prevalence of non-communicable diseases in South Africa (SA) is increasing. Alarmingly, SA is one of the nations with the most obese people in the world. The incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is similarly increasing. However, while healthcare policies focus on communicable and non...

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Veröffentlicht in:South African medical journal 2019-07, Vol.109 (7), p.455-456
Hauptverfasser: Adam, S., Pheiffer, C., Dias, S., Rheeder, P.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Communicable diseases
Diabetes mellitus
Gestational diabetes
Health screening
Pregnant women
Type 2 diabetes
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Zusammenfassung:The prevalence of non-communicable diseases in South Africa (SA) is increasing. Alarmingly, SA is one of the nations with the most obese people in the world. The incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is similarly increasing. However, while healthcare policies focus on communicable and non-communicable diseases, advocacy for screening, immediate and long-term management and follow-up of GDM are lacking.
ISSN:0256-9574
2078-5135
DOI:10.7196/SAMJ.2019.v109i7.14071