Gestational diabetes is one of the most common pregnancy-related disorders, affecting approximately one-fifth of mothers giving birth in Finland, in total about 9,000 women annually. The most significant consequence of gestational diabetes is fetal macrosomia, or excessive fetal growth, which increases the risk of birth-related complications.
No need to change the diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes in Finland, says study retrieved 2 May 2024 from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-diagnostic-criteria-gestational-diabetes-finland.html
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