Severe hypoglycemia in diabetic pregnancy.
Our results are presented to reemphasize that strict glucose control in pregnant Type I diabetic patients carries not only significant benefits but risk as well. Despite careful attention, self glucose monitoring, multi-shot/pump insulin, diabetic team management and obstetrical expertise, pregnant Type I diabetic patients are at increased risk for hypoglycemic episodes.
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D000328:Adult; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011254:Pregnancy in Diabetics / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy*
D001786:Blood Glucose; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin; D007328:Insulin