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New study gives a more accurate picture of pregnancy related diabetes risks
Caesarean delivery, breathing problems, and large birth weight among potential complications for both mother and baby Diabetes in pregnancy (known as gestational diabetes mellitus) is associated with increased odds of
Diabetes drug may help to prolong preterm pregnancies in women with pre-eclampsia
Further trials needed to confirm results, but researchers are “cautiously optimistic” that treatment of preterm pre-eclampsia is possible Giving the drug metformin to women diagnosed with preterm pre-eclampsia may help
New study reveals that children of mothers with diabetes during pregnancy have an increased risk of eye problems
A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) finds that mothers who have diabetes before or during their pregnancy are more likely
Can data analytics help improve the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes in pregnancy?
Dr Lucy Mackillop is a consultant obstetric physician at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford; and
Can data analytics help improve the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes in pregnancy?
Lucy Mackillop, consultant obstetric physician at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford; and Chief Medical Officer
Pregnancy complications linked to heightened risk of heart disease and stroke in later life
Along with several other factors, including starting periods early, use of combined oral contraceptives, and early menopause Pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, pre-eclampsia, diabetes in pregnancy (gestational diabetes) and pre-term
Diet and exercise does not prevent gestational diabetes in obese women
Diet and exercise does not prevent gestational diabetes in obese women A diet and exercise regime for high-risk obese pregnant women, while effective in promoting a healthy lifestyle, does not
Obesity drug has no effect on birth weight
Obesity drug has no effect on birth weight Treating pregnant women suffering from obesity with a diabetes drug does not stop their babies from being born overweight, a study has