Introduction
About 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 of this report
- 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
Research and analysis 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.
Key reasons to read this report
- 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
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