White's classification

White's classification

A system for categorizing gestational DM, designed to predict the maternal and fetal M&M

White's classification–modified

Class Duration Lesions Therapy

A  Any None Diet only

B  < 10 Yrs None Insulin

C  10-19 Yrs None Insulin

D  > 20 Yrs Benign retinopathy Insulin

F  Any Nephropathy Insulin

H  Any Heart disease Insulin

R  Any Proliferative retinopathy Insulin

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