scholarly journals ENDOCRINOLOGY IN THE TIME OF COVID-19: Diagnosis and management of gestational diabetes mellitus

2020 ◽  
Vol 183 (2) ◽  
pp. G49-G56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shakila Thangaratinam ◽  
Shamil D Cooray ◽  
Nithya Sukumar ◽  
Mohammed S B Huda ◽  
Roland Devlieger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Gestational Diabetes ◽  
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Postpartum Screening ◽  
Rapid Transformation ◽  
Underlying Risk

The COVID-19 pandemic has required rapid transformation and adaptation of healthcare services. Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are one of the largest high-risk groups accessing antenatal care. In reformulating the care offered to those with GDM, there is a need to balance the sometimes competing requirement of lowering the risk of direct viral transmission against the potential adverse impact of service changes. We suggest pragmatic options for screening of GDM in a pandemic setting based on blood tests, and risk calculators applied to underlying risk factors. Alternative models for antenatal care provision for women with GDM, including targeting high-risk groups, early lifestyle interventions and remote monitoring are provided. Testing options and their timing for postpartum screening in women who had GDM are also considered. Our suggestions are only applicable in a pandemic scenario, and usual guidelines and care pathways should be re-implemented as soon as possible and appropriate.

scholarly journals Uric Acid and Xanthine Levels in Pregnancy Complicated by Gestational Diabetes Mellitus—The Effect on Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (11) ◽  
pp. 3696 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Pleskacova ◽  
Vendula Bartakova ◽  
Katarina Chalasova ◽  
Lukas Pacal ◽  
Katerina Kankova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Uric Acid ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Gestational Diabetes ◽  
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Perinatal Outcomes ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Pregnancy And Postpartum ◽  
Adverse Perinatal Outcomes ◽  
Adverse Pregnancy

Uric acid (UA) levels are associated with many diseases including those related to lifestyle. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of clinical and anthropometric parameters on UA and xanthine (X) levels during pregnancy and postpartum in women with physiological pregnancy and pregnancy complicated by gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and to evaluate their impact on adverse perinatal outcomes. A total of 143 participants were included. Analyte levels were determined by HPLC with ultraviolet detection (HPLC-UV). Several single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in UA transporters were genotyped using commercial assays. UA levels were higher within GDM women with pre-gestational obesity, those in high-risk groups, and those who required insulin during pregnancy. X levels were higher in the GDM group during pregnancy and also postpartum. Positive correlations between UA and X levels with body mass index (BMI) and glycemia levels were found. Gestational age at delivery was negatively correlated with UA and X levels postpartum. Postpartum X levels were significantly higher in women who underwent caesarean sections. Our data support a possible link between increased UA levels and a high-risk GDM subtype. UA levels were higher among women whose glucose tolerance was severely disturbed. Mid-gestational UA and X levels were not linked to adverse perinatal outcomes.

scholarly journals Effect of utilizing developed gestational diabetes mellitus guideline on pregnancy and childbirth outcomes

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Enas Sabry Fathy Elbeltagy ◽  
Nahed Fikry Hassan Khedr ◽  
Nadia Youssef Ahmed Abd-Ella
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Gestational Diabetes ◽  
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Pregnancy Outcomes ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Neonatal Complications ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Routine Antenatal Care

Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common medical health problems that may happen during pregnancy and may lead to a range of short and long-term maternal, fetal as well as neonatal complications. However, effective management and education on GDM self-care measures improve pregnancy outcomes for both women and their neonates.Aim: The study was carried out to evaluate the effect of utilizing developed gestational diabetes mellitus guideline on pregnancy and childbirth outcomes.Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was used at Antenatal Clinic of Obstetric and Gynecological Specialty Center at Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura city. A purposive sample of 126 pregnant women diagnosed with GDM, assigned to the intervention group (n = 63) who utilized the Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Guideline (GDMG) of care in addition to routine antenatal care and control group (n = 63) who followed routine antenatal care only. Tools: Three tools were used to collect data from participants as A structured interview schedule, maternal assessment record and fetal & neonatal assessment record.Results: The current study findings indicated that, there was a highly statistical significant reduction of body mass index and the mean random blood glucose levels at 34 & 37 weeks’ of pregnancy after intervention in the GDMG group than control groups (p < .001). Also, there was a statistical significant reduction in the occurrence of maternal complications as gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, preterm labor and polyhydramnios in the GDMG group .Similarly, the neonates of the GDMG group had better Apgar scores after birth & lower incidence for developing neonatal complications as prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome and NICU admission.Conclusions and Recommendations: This study showed that, pregnant women with GDM who utilized the GDMG had better maternal & neonatal outcomes than those who did not utilize it. It is recommended to provide a manual GDMG to all pregnant women with GDM for better lifestyle changes & maintaining self-management regimen as well as better pregnancy outcomes.

Gravidanza e diabete: una rassegna della letteratura

2009 ◽  
pp. 73-86
Author(s):  
Renata Tambelli ◽  
Manuela Errante
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Gestational Diabetes ◽  
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Clinical Studies ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Risk Pregnancy ◽  
Mother Child Relationship

- In this review are discussed the main researches about high-risk pregnancy and, particularly, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The results of these researches highlight that pregnant women with GDM are extremely vulnerable, anxious and worried. However there are not many clinical studies about the effect of GDM on the quality of mother-child relationship.

scholarly journals Prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus among women attending antenatal care at public health centers in Rwanda

2019 ◽  
Vol 151 ◽  
pp. 252-259
Author(s):  
Pamela M. Meharry ◽  
Olive Tengera ◽  
Stephen Rulisa ◽  
Adolphe Karegeya Byambu ◽  
Paul J. Nietert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Gestational Diabetes ◽  
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Health Centers
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