Pregnancy and Diabetes

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the common problem of pregnancy diabetes. It looks at the complications it can cause, such as high birth weight, birth defects, and even neo-natal death. It discusses preventative measures, including testing and counseling.

Introduction
Issues
Birth Weight
Birth Defects
Death In-Utero and Death Following Birth
Health of the Diabetic Mother
Preventive Measures
Testing
Pre-Conception Counseling
Medical and Advisory Team
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Pregnancy requires more insulin in the body than normal because of the increased production of hormones that can lead to insulin resistance. For a woman suffering from type 1 diabetes this is especially problematic because she already has difficulty producing or responding to insulin. Not only is the mother's health at risk, but the baby's health may suffer as well. As insufficient insulin causes blood sugar to rise in the mother, the sugar travels across the placenta to the baby. When the baby's blood sugar is high, the baby makes extra insulin to keep its own blood sugar normal. Problems of the developing baby may include larger or smaller size, increased risk for malformations or birth defects, or death in-utero. Fortunately, there are several precautions that a woman can take to dramatically decrease the risk of complications."

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