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Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, still changing

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 20 , issue 3 , 2015 , pages: 108–114

DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2015.1069015

Author(s): D Hall Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa , M du Toit Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa , D Mason Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa , M Conradie Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, South Africa

Keywords: diabetes mellitus , glucose threshold , maternal and foetal health , pregnancy

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Abstract

Objective: The management of pregnant women with diabetes mellitus places a significant burden on healthcare systems. Significant global changes have been proposed with regard to the diagnosis and management of women with diabetes mellitus in pregnancy. The study aims were to document the contemporary numbers, treatments and outcomes of diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, with particular focus on gestational and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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