Diabetes in pregnancy: a review of current evidence

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Authors

Nisha Kapoor · Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Srividhya Sankaran · Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Steve Hyer · Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Hassan Shehata · St George's, University of London

Abstract

Prepregnancy counselling and multidisciplinary team management is the key in achieving good pregnancy outcomes. There is emerging evidence about the safety and efficacy of oral hypoglycaemics like metformin in pregnancy.

Topics & Keywords

Gestational Diabetes Research and Management Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Volume 19, Issue 6, pp. 586-590

DOI: 10.1097/gco.0b013e3282f20aad

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