Endocrine Abstracts

Summary: This audit highlights a shortfall in healthcare provision when discussing the potentially sensitive issue of obesity. Given the significance of complications in pregnancy, and in future life, discussing such issues openly and encouraging patient responsibility without blame is integral to optimise antenatal benefit.Introduction: The prevalence of obesity is increasing in the UK. Obesity in pregnancy is associated with various maternal and fetal ...

Introduction: Gestational diabetes (GDM) has been shown to cause adverse fetal outcomes including macrosomia, shoulder dystocia and stillbirth. The multinational Hyperglycaemia and Pregnancy Outcome (HAPO) Study has shown there is a linear relationship between OGTT result and fetal growth. Investigating epidemiological risk factors is essential to ensure appropriate high-risk groups are being screened.Methods and materials: A retrospective case note revi...