Endocrine Abstracts

In diabetic pregnancy good outcomes can be achieved by meticulous glycaemic control prior to and during pregnancy. However, national and regional audits indicate the difficulties in getting optimal results in comparison to the background population. Despite great efforts by mothers and their diabetes care teams, the babies are often large for gestational age (Mean birthweight 3427g, 86 %> 50%ile, 55% > 90%ile) and are delivered early (Median gestational age 37weeks) by c...