A Pragmatic Approach to the Treatment of Women With Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy.
Clin Obstet Gynecol
; 64(1): 159-173, 2021 03 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33481417
ABSTRACT
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a growing problem among reproductive-aged women. Contemporary trends in obesity and delayed child-bearing are expected to result in an increasing number of pregnancies affected by type 2 DM. Women with known type 2 DM can greatly benefit from preconception care as improved periconception glycemic control and weight loss can decrease the neonatal and maternal risks associated with type 2 DM and pregnancy. Antenatal mainstays of management include frequent blood glucose monitoring, insulin therapy, optimization of coexisting medical conditions, and fetal surveillance. Careful attention to postpartum glucose control, infant feeding choices, and contraceptive counseling are important aspects of immediate postpartum care.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Obstet Gynecol
Year:
2021
Type:
Article