[Gestational diabetes--recommendations for general screening and treatment].

Gestational diabetes is defined as glucose intolerance that is first diagnosed during pregnancy. Poorly controlled diabetes, and hence, also gestational diabetes, is associated with an elevated risk of complications for mother and child. Therefore, all pregnant women should be screened for gestational diabetes by glucose tolerance tests. Detailed recommendations for the screening process are presented. Diagnostic blood glucose threshold values, treatment recommendations and target blood sugar levels are also given.