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Diabetes in pregnancy.

M Maresh1

  • 1St Mary's Hospital for Women and Children, Manchester, UK. esilver@care.cmht.nwest.nhs.uk

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology
|April 24, 2001
PubMed
Summary
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This review covers diabetes care for women, including gestational diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance. Current practices often lag behind recent research, highlighting a gap between evidence and implementation in diabetes management.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Current clinical practice for managing diabetes in women, including gestational diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance, relies heavily on outdated research and expert opinions.
  • There is a significant discrepancy between established research findings and their implementation in routine clinical care for these conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current practices in the care of women with established diabetes, gestational diabetes, and impaired glucose tolerance.
  • To highlight the gap between existing research and its application in clinical settings.
  • To discuss controversies and future directions in glucose tolerance management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on recent publications and current clinical practices.

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  • Analysis of the translation of research findings into clinical care.
  • Discussion of controversies and ongoing clinical trials related to impaired glucose tolerance.

    • Main Results:

    • Most aspects of care for women with diabetes, gestational diabetes, and impaired glucose tolerance are briefly considered.
    • Current practices are often based on older research and opinions rather than recent evidence.
    • There is a clear failure to implement existing research findings into clinical practice.

    Conclusions:

    • The management of diabetes in women requires updated practices aligned with current research.
    • Addressing the gap between research and practice is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
    • Further clinical trials are needed to resolve controversies and guide future management of impaired glucose tolerance.