Afagh Hassanzadeh Rad
1 
, Niloufar Nazeri
2* 1 Pediatric Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
2 Radiology Department, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Abstract
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a complication of pregnancy defined as any level of early or first detection of glucose intolerance in pregnancy. It is a prevalent metabolic disorder associated with several maternal and neonatal complications. On the other hand, chronic kidney disease is a leading cause of premature morbidity and mortality worldwide, and diabetic nephropathy accounts for approximately half of all cases of end-stage renal disease. Due to these two conditions’ high prevalence and significance, any possible association would be a public health concern requiring further investigation. To this end, the current study aimed to review the adverse effects of GDM on maternal and neonatal kidneys.
Implication for health policy/practice/research/medical education:
Gestational diabetes mellitus is a complication that is the most prevalent metabolic disorder during pregnancy. Evaluating its effects on renal function can effectively prevent renal impairment over the long term.
Please cite this paper as: Hassanzadeh Rad A, Nazeri N. The adverse effects of gestational diabetes mellitus on maternal and neonatal kidneys. J Nephropharmacol. 2024;13(1):e10632. DOI: 10.34172/npj.2023.10632.