Diabetic pregnancy.
Although the use of insulin in diabetic pregnancies has resulted in dramatic improvements in maternal outcome, fetal and neonatal complications still present a challenge. Successful management depends on close monitoring of maternal glycaemic control pre- and post-conception, early diagnosis of gestational glucose intolerance, and careful assessment of fetal wellbeing. These aims are best achieved in combined obstetric/diabetic clinics.
Bradley
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King's College Hospital, London.
D002985:Clinical Protocols / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D005323:Fetal Monitoring; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D011254:Pregnancy in Diabetics / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis