Classification of hyperglycemia in pregnancy.

The article discusses developments in the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a carbohydrate intolerance with onset or recognition during pregnancy. Topics discussed include the guidelines to GDM diagnoses as set by the International Association of the Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG) based on the Hyperglycemia and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome (HAPO) study and limitations in the use of fasting plasma glucose.