Abstract
Objective: Given the complexity of the approach and the divergence between literature on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), the authors carried out a bibliographic review addressing recent aspects related to the prevalence, screening, prevention and treatment of this pathology. Bibliographic review: GDM is characterized by glucose intolerance, which can occur at any time during pregnancy and cause serious damage. The importance of maintaining glycemic control is emphasized, avoiding complications during pregnancy. It is necessary that, from the beginning of pregnancy, an examination is carried out to screen for GDM, especially in the 24th to 28th week of pregnancy and in cases of positive diagnosis the first option is non-drug treatment, consisting of diet and physical activity, with no improvement, drug treatment is necessary, with the use of oral hypoglycemic agents or insulin therapy. Final considerations: In view of the divergences in the management of DMG, it is up to the health professional to be updated to monitor the pregnant women in the basic health units. In addition, it is necessary to adhere to a consensus among the literature in order to establish a standard value improving the approach to the patient.