Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement

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Figure. Screening for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM): clinical summary of U. S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation.

For a summary of the evidence systematically reviewed in making these recommendations, the full recommendation statement (including a summary of research gaps), and supporting documents, please go to http://www.preventiveservices.ahrq.gov. *The current evidence is insufficient to establish the balance of benefits and harms for screening for gestational diabetes mellitus, either before or after 24 weeks' gestation.

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  1. Ann Intern Med May 20, 2008 vol. 148 no. 10 759-765