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Preeclampsia in diabetic pregnancies.

P R Garner1, M E D'Alton, D K Dudley

  • 1Division of Perinatology, Ottawa Civic Hospital, Ontario, Canada.

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Preeclampsia is twice as common in pregnancies with diabetes compared to those without. Improved monitoring is reducing its impact on perinatal outcomes for diabetic pregnancies.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Endocrinology
  • Perinatology

Background:

  • Preeclampsia in diabetic pregnancies poses risks to perinatal outcomes.
  • Improved maternal and fetal surveillance may mitigate these risks.
  • The incidence and impact of preeclampsia in diabetic pregnancies require ongoing investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the incidence of preeclampsia in diabetic versus nondiabetic pregnancies.
  • To evaluate maternal-fetal outcomes in preeclamptic diabetic pregnancies.
  • To assess the relationship between diabetes severity and preeclampsia risk.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective controlled study design.
  • Comparison of 334 diabetic pregnancies with 16,534 nondiabetic pregnancies.
  • Analysis of preeclampsia incidence and perinatal mortality rates.

Main Results:

  • Preeclampsia occurred in 9.9% of diabetic pregnancies versus 4.3% in controls.
  • Preeclampsia incidence increased with diabetes severity (White classification).
  • Perinatal mortality was significantly higher in preeclamptic diabetic patients (60/1000) compared to normotensive diabetic patients (3.3/1000).

Conclusions:

  • Preeclampsia is approximately twice as common in diabetic pregnancies.
  • Diabetes severity is associated with increased preeclampsia risk.
  • Despite improved surveillance, preeclampsia remains a significant concern in diabetic pregnancies, impacting perinatal outcomes.

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