Can the risk of GDM be reduced?

Gestational diabetes, being one of the more common complications encountered in pregnancy nowadays, warrants vigilance in surveillance and, more importantly, in management. Efforts should be made to avert perinatal complications in both mother and baby. Nutritional therapy plays a vital role in the control of this condition alongside lifestyle modification and glucose monitoring. Utmost care should be taken in prescribing the correct diet tailored to each individual patient in order to achieve a successful pregnancy outcome.