Article

Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, still changing

DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2015.1069015
Author(s): D HallDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa, M du ToitDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa, D MasonDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa, M ConradieDivision of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, South Africa,

Abstract

Objective: The management of pregnant women with diabetes mellitus places a significant burden on healthcare systems. Significant global changes have been proposed with regard to the diagnosis and management of women with diabetes mellitus in pregnancy. The study aims were to document the contemporary numbers, treatments and outcomes of diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, with particular focus on gestational and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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