An overview of the management of diabetes from pre-conception, during pregnancy and in the
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This clinical guideline contains recommendations for the management of diabetes and its
complications in women who wish to conceive and those who are already pregnant. The …

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is common, with an average prevalence in England
and Wales of approximately 3.5%. It is associated with a 70% lifetime risk of developing type …

Diabetes mellitus is common and complicates 2–5% of pregnancies in the UK, with an
increasing prevalence of pre-existing diabetes mellitus in pregnancy. Hyperglycaemia …

Diabetes in pregnancy is increasing and therefore it is important to raise awareness of the
associated health risks to the mother, the growing fetus, and the future child. Perinatal …

As the prevalence of diabetes is increasing, so the number of pregnancies complicated by
pre-existing diabetes or gestational diabetes is also rising. This presents a challenge to …

The management of diabetes in the pregnant woman has important ramifications for the well-
being of the mother and the fetus. Most women with diabetes can now safely undertake …

Type 1 diabetes in pregnancy can result in significant short-and long-term morbidity to both
mother and offspring if management is suboptimal. This morbidity imposes a considerable …

Maternal diabetes is a significant cause of shortterm and long-term morbidity for the infant
and the mother. Infants born from mothers with gestational diabetes have a high prevalence …

Women with pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy are at increased risk of fetal loss, fetal
congenital anomaly and abnormal fetal growth. Obstetric complications are more likely and …