Infant of diabetic mother:

Alternative names:

IDM

Prevention:

Prevention of the classical IDM or 'infant of a diabetic mother' requires supportive care of the mother with diabetes or gestational diabetes throughout the pregnancy. Good control of glucose in existing diabetes, and early recognition of gestational diabetes, can prevent many of the problems associated with infants of diabetic mothers. Careful monitoring of the infant in the first 24 hours following birth can prevent the complications of hypoglycemia.