The Lancet Series on gestational diabetes Published: June 20, 2024

https://www.thelancet.com/series/gestational-diabetes?dgcid=hubspot_email_conferencealerts_lancetgestdiab24&utm_campaign=conferencealerts&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_3nGsFCgQ1G0UmRJNSMy3U3i6iBOsKYgNSu09UoJo2thsM5zl4RgL5k_j_ZsQ227Y_sr0Bra4VEX7r_i1oGPW9HGe4wg&_hsmi=312875476&utm_content=312875476&utm_source=hs_email Gestational diabetes is the most common medical pregnancy complication worldwide, affecting one in seven pregnancies. GDM cases are increasing globally alongside a parallel rise in obesity and diabetes in women of childbearing age. Without treatment, gestational diabetes can lead to high blood pressure, increased risk of Caesarean sections, mental health conditions, and complications for the baby at delivery, alongside health complications later in life for both mother and child, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. A new Series on gestational diabetes published in The Lancet calls for a greater focus on early gestational diabetes and a shift to a holistic life-course approach in how we manage the disease. The Series offers a comprehensive and inclusive analysis of the most current evidence on pathophysiology, screening, management, prevention, and long-term complications for mothers and their babies.