Lucknow: Early screening and timely management of gestational diabetes are crucial to preventing complications in both mothers and children, experts said at a continuing medical education (CME) programme organised at SGPGI on Saturday to mark World Diabetes Day.The programme, organised jointly by the departments of Endocrinology and Paediatric Endocrinology, focused on diagnosis, treatment and the potential long-term impact of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on offspring.The scientific sessions covered the latest diagnostic criteria and screening protocols, medical and lifestyle management during pregnancy, and the consequences of GDM for children, including strategies for postnatal care.SGPGI director Padma Shri Prof R K Dhiman, acting dean Prof Aditya Kapoor and executive registrar Col Varun Bajpai emphasised the importance of early screening and integrated care for diabetes during pregnancy.The programme was conducted under the guidance of acting head of Endocrinology Dr Rohit A Sinha.As part of the institute’s World Diabetes Day awareness programme from Nov 13 to 15, patient education activities on diet, exercise and continuous glucose monitoring are also being organised. The programme will conclude with a walkathon on Sunday to promote physical activity.
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