UNIVERSAL VERSUS SELECTIVE SCREENING FOR DETECTION OF GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS IN A MALAYSIAN POPULATION

Objectives: To compare the efficacy of two screenings methods for gestational diabetes mellitus, namely the universal screening using 50g Glucose Challenge Test to that of selective screening based on risk factors. Methodology: A cross-sectional study involving 366 women between 24 weeks to 28 weeks...

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Main Authors: RUSHDAN MN, MURIZAH MZ, CHE HATIKAH CH, NAZIMAH I
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2009-01-01
Series:Malaysian Family Physician
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Online Access:http://www.e-mfp.org/2009v4n2_3/pdf/gestational_diabetes_mellitus.pdf