White coat hypertension in early pregnancy in women with pre-existing diabetes: prevalence and pregnancy outcomes

Conclusions/interpretationWhite coat hypertension is prevalent in women with pre-existing diabetes and may indicate a high risk of later development of pregnancy-induced hypertensive disorders. To distinguish between persistent white coat hypertension and onset of pregnancy-induced hypertension, repeated home BP monitoring is recommended when elevated office BP is detected.The study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (ID: NCT02890836).

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00125-019-05002-9

Source: Diabetologia - October 17, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research