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Diabetes Therapy
Published in: Diabetes Therapy 2/2016

Open Access 01-06-2016 | Commentary

Timing of Delivery in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Need for Person-Centered, Shared Decision-Making

Authors: Bharti Kalra, Yashdeep Gupta, Sanjay Kalra

Published in: Diabetes Therapy | Issue 2/2016

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Abstract

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a medical as well as obstetric challenge, which needs person-centered management. The timing of delivery of women with GDM is discussed by various obstetric professional bodies. We highlight pertinent medical, obstetric, and psychosocial factors which may influence the timing of delivery in women with GDM. This commentary proposes a person-centered approach to decide the delivery timing in GDM and supports shared decision-making based upon the individual’s biopsychosocial characteristics and environmental factors.
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Metadata
Title
Timing of Delivery in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Need for Person-Centered, Shared Decision-Making
Authors
Bharti Kalra
Yashdeep Gupta
Sanjay Kalra
Publication date
01-06-2016
Publisher
Springer Healthcare
Published in
Diabetes Therapy / Issue 2/2016
Print ISSN: 1869-6953
Electronic ISSN: 1869-6961
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-016-0162-2

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