Swedish guidelines for type 1 diabetes and pregnancy outcomes: A nationwide descriptive study of consensus and adherence

In Sweden, about 0.5% of the population live with diabetes mellitus type 1 (DM1), and among these, approximately 500 women give birth every year [1,2]. DM1 during pregnancy and labor is associated with an increased risk of maternal and fetal complications, and pregnant women with DM1 have an increased risk of developing preeclampsia. The fetus also has a higher risk of neonatal morbidity and mortality due to congenital malformations, being large for gestational age (LGA), shoulder dystocia, cesarean sectio, preterm birth, hypoglycemia, hyper-bilirubin, and stillbirth [3].
Source: Primary Care Diabetes - Category: Primary Care Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research