Value of HbA1c in Obese Women with Gestational Diabetes
Conclusion: A single HbA1c in women with GDM is not associated with a composite perinatal adverse outcome, but a HbA1c that increases or remains stable between 14 to 20 and 24 to 28 weeks is associated with an increase in preterm delivery.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Oben, Ayamo Jauk, Victoria Battarbee, Ashley Longo, Sherri Szychowski, Jeff Tita, Alan Harper, Lorie Tags: SMFM Fellows Research Series Source Type: research
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