India: A new study published in the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics has highlighted that early-onset gestational diabetes mellitus (EGDM), diagnosed before 24 weeks of pregnancy, is associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes among South Indian women. The research, led by Dr. Haritha Sagili from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, emphasizes the importance of timely screening and close monitoring of women diagnosed early in pregnancy . The retrospective cohort study included 2,401 singleton pregnancies in women aged over 18 years diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) based on the International Association of the Diabetes and Pre

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