title: Antenatal management of pregnancy complicated by diabetes.
abstract: The prevalance of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is increasing worldwide. It is estimated that 21 million women develop gestational diabetes out of which 1 in 7 births are affected. Women who have been previously diagnosed as GDM are at higher risk of developing diabetes in subsequent pregnancies and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) later in life. Babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes also have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes in their teens or early adulthood. Instead of risk stratification universal screening is essential in all pregnant women. Tight glycaemic targets are required for optimal maternal and foetal outcome. This article outlines the importance of pre-pregnancy counseling, antenatal management, screening and treatment of Hyperglycaemia in Pregnancy (HIP).
authors: Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ATMCH, ISRA University, Karachi-Campus, Pakistan.
authors: Shabeen Naz
authors: SN
authors: Masood
authors: International Centre for Clinical Research, Pakistan.
authors: Yasir
authors: Y
authors: Masood
authors: Department of Vascular Surgery, Washington University, St. Louis MO.
authors: Uzma
authors: U
authors: Naim
authors: International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Pakistan.
authors: Safina Abdul
authors: SA
authors: Razzak
mesh_terms: D001786:Blood Glucose; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D016640:Diabetes, Gestational / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011295:Prenatal Care
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose
keywords: Pre-Pregnancy Counseling, Antenatal Care, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Blood Glucose Screening, Type 2 Diabetes, Lifestyle & Diet in Pregnancy.