Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: In the literature there are only three papers so far, addressing the impact of thyroid antibodies (Anti-TPO) on pregnancy in Type1 Diabetic Women (DM1) and these present conflicting results. The aim of the study is to evaluate the presence of Anti-TPO in DM1 pregnant women and whether these are related with differences in thyroid function, metabolic control and pregnancy outcome.Methods: In 78 DM1 women with singleton pregnancies Anti-TPO, ...

Introduction: GDM seasonability has been rarely addressed, with conflicting results. The aim of the study is to evaluate monthly GDM incidence in a large group of Greek women.Methods: 7618 pregnant women underwent 100g OGTT during the third trimester (GDM: ADA 2000 criteria). Seasonal, monthly GDM incidences and mean seasonal glucose levels during OGTT were calculated. Mean month temperature data were obtained from the Greek Meteorological Service.<p...