Endocrine Abstracts

Thyroid dysfunction is associated with well-recognised maternal and fetal complications. There is an increase in thyroxine requirement during pregnancy by 25–50% hence close monitoring of thyroid function and dose augmentation is vital in attaining euthyroid status. In our combined antenatal-endocrine clinic we aim to test thyroid function tests (TFTs) at booking, in the second and third trimesters. In order to reduce the need for patients to re-attend the clinic purely f...

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) occurs in every 23 UK pregnancies. GDM identifies the mother as high-risk for development of type 2 diabetes. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published updated guidance in February 2015 recommending routine follow-up of women with GDM.Aims: This cohort study compared follow-up rates of women with GDM before and after the updated guidance. We also investigated for an association ...