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Hypoglycaemia in pregnancy

B Persson1, U Hansson

  • 1St. Göran's Children's Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.

Bailliere'S Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
|July 1, 1993
PubMed
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Maternal hypoglycemia, especially in diabetic pregnancies, poses risks to both mother and fetus. Tight glucose control in diabetic pregnancies increases severe hypoglycemia (SH) risk, potentially harming fetal development and maternal well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Endocrinology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Maternal and fetal glucose levels are closely linked throughout pregnancy.
  • Hypoglycemia in pregnant individuals can affect both maternal and fetal health.
  • Severe hypoglycemia (SH) is a significant concern in insulin-dependent diabetic pregnancies undergoing tight glucose control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the risks and consequences of maternal hypoglycemia during pregnancy.
  • To highlight the increased incidence of SH in diabetic pregnancies.
  • To discuss potential impacts on fetal development and rare associated conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on maternal hypoglycemia in pregnancy.
  • Analysis of reported incidence rates of severe hypoglycemia in diabetic pregnancies.

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  • Examination of the effects of hypoglycemia on fetal well-being and maternal neuroglycopenia.

    • Main Results:

    • High incidence rates (19-44%) of SH reported in diabetic pregnancies with tight glucose control.
    • Neuroglycopenia from SH poses risks to mothers, especially during critical tasks like driving.
    • Insulin-induced hypoglycemia in late pregnancy may alter fetal movements and heart rate variability.

    Conclusions:

    • Maternal hypoglycemia presents risks to the conceptus, with higher SH incidence in diabetic pregnancies.
    • While teratogenic effects are not proven in humans, fetal well-being can be compromised.
    • Rare conditions and relative hypoglycemia in intrauterine growth retardation also warrant attention.