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Diabetes and Pregnancy - Delivering Improved OutcomesPublished by: Datamonitor Published: Jun. 29, 2004 - 30 Pages Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4 Introduction 4 Scope and coverage of the Brief 4 Key findings about the topic 5 GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS 7 Definition 7 Screening and diagnosis 7 Prevalence 9 Pathophysiology 9 Management of GDM 11 MANAGEMENT OF PREGNANT DIABETICS 17 Preconceptional metabolic control and congenital malformations 17 Management of pregnant diabetic women without complications 19 Management of pregnant diabetic women with vascular complications 21 APPENDIX 27 Bibliography 27 AbstractIntroductionAbout one in 100 women of childbearing age have diabetes before pregnancy (pre-existing diabetes). Another 3-5% develop diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes). While diabetes poses some risks in pregnancy, advances in healthcare have greatly improved the outlook for these pregnancies. However, untreated or poorly controlled gestational diabetes can seriously harm the fetus. Scope Review of therapeutic approaches to gestational diabetes mellitus and pre-existing diabetes during pregnancy to protect the health of mother & baby Overview of screening and diagnosis guidelines Highlights The prevalence of congenital anomalies among children of diabetic women is much higher compared to non-diabetic women. The frequency of malformations correlates with the degree of maternal glycemic control. Their prevalence may be reduced by normalization of blood glucose and the maintenance of normal glycemic control throughout the pregnancy. Reasons to Purchase Get insight in the current therapeutic approaches used to treat women with gestational and pre-existing diabetes during pregnancy Understand the effect of diabetes in pregnancy outcomes and gauge the impact of diabetic complications in the treatment of pregnant women Get Full Details About This Report >> |
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