Validity of hospital discharge records to identify pregestational diabetes in an Italian population

Pregestational diabetes mellitus (PGDM) represents the most common chronic condition complicating pregnancy. In recent years, the number of pregnancies affected has been increasing because of the obesity epidemic and the consequent increase of Type 2 diabetes in younger women [1 –4]. Concerns have been voiced about the possibility of an excess risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with PGDM, with a view to congenital anomalies, premature birth, fetal macrosomia and perinatal mortality [5–7].

Source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice - December 4, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Lucia Borsari, Carlotta Malagoli, Paola Ballotari, Gianfranco De Girolamo, Karin Bonora, Federica Violi, Oreste Capelli, Rossella Rodolfi, Fausto Nicolini, Marco Vinceti Source Type: research