OBJECTIVE Prospective evaluation of pregnancy outcomes in pregestational diabetes along the Atlantic seaboard 2006-2007. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS The Atlantic Diabetes in Pregnancy group, representing five antenatal centers in a wide geographical location, was established in 2005. All women with diabetes for >6 months before the index pregnancy were included. Results were collected electro...

background: although gestational diabetes is a well-known cause of pregnancy complications, its epidemiology in iran has not been studied systematically. the aim of this review of published data was to describe epidemiology of gestational diabetes in iran. methods: we searched medline, www.sid.ir, www.magiran.com, www.iranmedex.com, and www.irandoc.ac.ir sites through march 2009, and examined t...

• Differentiate the types of diabetes mellitus and their respective risk factors in pregnancy. • Compare insulin requirements during pregnancy, postpartum, and with lactation. • Identify maternal and fetal risks or complications associated with diabetes in pregnancy. • Develop a plan of care for the pregnant woman with pregestational or gestational diabetes. • Explain the effects of thyroid dis...

Diabetes distress has been shown to be highly prevalent in adults living with type 1 and 2 diabetes important implications for glycemic control, self-care, self-management behaviors. Despite considerable focus on targets during pregnancy, current literature lacks information particularly women diabetes. This article outlines an explanatory sequential mixed methods research protocol examine preg...

Despite the dramatic decline in maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality over the past few decades, controversy still exists regarding the care of pregnant women with both pregestational and gestational diabetes mellitus. Carbohydrate intolerance is the most common metabolic complication of pregnancy. A review of the literature over the last two decades indicates that the incidence of ges...

Background & aim: Pre-pregnancy obesity is considered as a significant predictor for neonatal and maternal morbidity and mortality. Several studies have indicated conflicting associations between body mass index (BMI) and pregnancy outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of pre-pregnancy BMI on adverse pregnancy outcomes. Methods:Thiscohort study was conducted from 2010 to 2013 in Qa...

INTRODUCTION Despite tight glycemic control, pregnancy complication rate in type 1 diabetes patients is higher than in normal pregnancy. Other etiological factors may be responsible for the development of adverse pregnancy outcome. Acceptance of the semi-allogeneic fetus is accompanied by adaptations in the maternal immune-response. Maladaptations of the immune-response has been shown to contri...

INTRODUCTION Pre-pregnancy obesity has been proposed as a risk factor related to gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. OBJECTIVES Identify pregnancy related diseases associated with pre-pregnancy obesity as a risk factor ina high risk preganancy patient population. METHODS 600 patients whose pre-pregnancy obesity had been assessed as a high risk factor were inclu...

Diabetes mellitus is also called gestational diabetes when a woman has high blood sugar while pregnant. It can show up at any time during pregnancy and cause problems for the mother baby or after pregnancy. If risks are found dealt with as soon possible, there chance that they be reduced. The healthcare system one of many parts our daily lives being rethought thanks to creation intelligent syst...

Diabetes, whether existing before pregnancy or brought on by changes in maternal physiology, poses risks to the mother and developing fetus. Excellent preconceptional and pregnancy care can help to minimize, or even to eliminate, these risks. This article reviews the problems that are associated with diabetes in pregnancy and evidence-based strategies to avoid them.