Screening and treatment of diabetes in obese pregnant women

Gerard H.A. Visser; Harold W. de Valk

doi:10.2217/EBO.13.537

Screening and treatment of diabetes in obese pregnant women

Gerard H.A. Visser^*, Harold W. de Valk

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Abstract

Maternal obesity is frequently associated with (gestational) diabetes mellitus. Both are independent risk factors for poor maternal and perinatal outcome with synergistic effects. Therefore, screening for previously undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes and for gestational diabetes is of utmost importance. Strict glucose threshold values should be applied. Treatment of diabetes should consist of a healthy lifestyle, reduction of weight gain during pregnancy and medical treatment if indicated. Currently, metformin and glyburide are frequently used, but there are concerns about their safety.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Clinical Insights: Obesity & Pregnancy
Publisher	Future Medicine Ltd.
Pages	43-53
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Electronic)	9781780843667
ISBN (Print)	9781780843681
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2217/EBO.13.537
Publication status	Published - 1 Sept 2013

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