Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Glycemic control has a major effect on fetal growth in women with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1), worse control leading to increased growth (large for gestational age (LGA) or very large for gestational age (VLGA) fetus). Current guidelines promote strict control (HbA1c ≤ 48 mmol/mol) before and during pregnancy. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has been instrumental in achieving this goal. We performed a retrospective chart review of pregnancy outcomes ...

Introduction: Real time continuous glucose monitoring (RTCGM) has been shown to improve glycemic control. Limited data are available on the effects of RTCGM during pregnancy. The current study assesses glycemic control and obstetric outcomes in women with type 1 diabetes, comparing RTCGM with usual self measurement of blood glucose (SMBG).Patients and methods: Patients were recruited from two hospitals. All patients were eligible. Glycemic control was as...