This article provides the reader with relevant information regarding the association between
level of glycemia and perinatal outcome in preexisting diabetes. Although the glycemic …

Aim: Congenital malformations and macrosomia in infants of women with type 1 diabetes
mellitus (DM1) still occur, even if diabetic control is considered 'good'(ie HbA1c below the …

This article provides an overview of the rationale for diabetes preconception care
interventions for women with diabetes and the efficacy in reducing the excess occurrence of …

In early 1996 the Government made a strong commitment to address this disease in all its
major forms (type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes mellitus) …

Maternal diabetes-induced birth defects occur in 6-10% of babies born to mothers with
pregestational diabetes, representing a significant maternal-fetal health problem. Currently …

Despite considerable advances in the management of the pregnancy complicated by
diabetes, the rate of congenital malformations has not changed in several decades …

OBJECTIVE: In this study we sought to determine whether dietary supplementation with
vitamin E, a known antioxidant, would reduce the incidence of diabetic embryopathy in an in …

Objective The aim of the current paper is to explore the multifactorial basis of diabetes‐
induced embryopathy. Method A review of the literature regarding congenital malformations …

Background Self‐monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is recommended as a key component
of the management plan for diabetes therapy during pregnancy. No existing systematic …

Preexisting maternal diabetes increases the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs). The
mechanism underlying maternal diabetes-induced NTDs is not totally defined, and its …