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Diabetes in pregnancy

M Hod1, I Meizner

  • 1Diabetes in Pregnancy Center, Tel-Aviv University, Israel.

Annali Dell'Istituto Superiore Di Sanita
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
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Managing diabetes in pregnancy, including gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), is crucial for preventing adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Proper diagnosis and treatment are key to successful pregnancy management.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Endocrinology
  • Perinatology

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, encompassing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), remains a significant clinical challenge despite advances in maternal and perinatal care.
  • Carbohydrate intolerance is the most prevalent metabolic complication during pregnancy, with GDM incidence ranging from 0.15-12.3% and IDDM affecting 0.2-0.3% of pregnancies.
  • Undiagnosed or poorly managed diabetes in pregnancy is linked to adverse outcomes, including perinatal loss, congenital anomalies, macrosomia, and long-term health issues for both mother and child.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the feto-maternal outcomes in pregnancies complicated by pregestational and gestational diabetes mellitus.
  • To discuss the pathophysiology of metabolic changes in pregnancy and their impact on maternal and fetal health.

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  • To present an organized team approach with intensive monitoring and therapy for managing high-risk pregnancies complicated by diabetes.

    • Main Methods:

    • Literature review of the past two decades focusing on diabetes in pregnancy.
    • Analysis of maternal and fetal complications associated with GDM and IDDM.
    • Presentation of a multidisciplinary team's approach to managing complicated pregnancies.

    Main Results:

    • Pregnancy complicated by diabetes is associated with accelerated fetal growth, congenital anomalies, and increased risk of neonatal, childhood, and adult complications.
    • Offspring of mothers with GDM and pre-GDM face higher risks of future obesity and diabetes.
    • Mothers with GDM have an increased risk of developing future diabetes, while those with pre-GDM are susceptible to vascular complications.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of diabetes in pregnancy requires a comprehensive understanding of its metabolic pathophysiology and potential feto-maternal complications.
    • An organized, multidisciplinary team approach with intensive monitoring and therapy is essential for achieving successful outcomes in high-risk pregnancies.
    • Addressing the long-term health implications for both mothers and children affected by diabetes during pregnancy is critical.