Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a carbohydrate intolerance with onset or recognition during pregnancy. Timely screening and proper management of this condition is essencial to maximize pregnancy and neonatal outcomes.Methods: Retrospective analysis of all cases of GDM, and the respective new-borns, followed in our obstetrics unit between 2012 and 2015. Clinical and workup parameters were evaluated.Results: From...

Introduction: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a pregnancy complication that has experienced a worldwide growth. The use of insulin has to be considered as it may be beneficial for both the mother and the new-born.Methods: Retrospective analysis of all cases of GDM, and the respective new-borns (NB), followed in our obstetrics unit between 2012 and 2015. Clinical and workup parameters were evaluated in 2 groups: GDM with no insulin therapy (GDMNIT)...