The Pathophysiology of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
The inconsistencies in screening and diagnosis of GDM make worldwide estimates difficult. Using the IADPSG's criteria, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimated that 18 million live births worldwide (14%) were affected by gestational diabetes in 2017 [].South-East Asia had the highest prevalence of GDM at 24.2%, while the lowest prevalence was seen in Africa at 10.5%.