Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0034p317 | Reproduction | SFEBES2014

Gestational diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome

Georgiou Christiana , Mason Helen , Bano Gul

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) poses multiple risks to both the mother and foetus. This includes foetal macrosomia and the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) due to their metabolic profile are at greater risk of developing GDM and its long-term sequelae. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associations of GDM at St George’s Hospital, with emphasis on women diagnosed with PCOS. The K2 maternal med...