Diabetes Mellitus and Pregnancy

Paper Summary:

The paper explains the demographic and epidemiological changes in society that have lead to an increased risk of diabetes simultaneously with pregnancy. The paper relates that diabetes mellitus occurring simultaneously with pregnancy is a risk factor that is multi-causal and can put mother and child at increased risk for severe and even fatal complications. The paper explains in detail the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus in its various forms and its implications for the pregnancy and fetus.

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Abstract
Introducton
Pathophysiology
Clinical Symptoms
Lab Findings
Implications for Pregnancy
Implications for the Infant
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The increasing incidence of diabetes mellitus is described by some as epidemic in proportion. The concern regarding the disease is often linked to the increased incidence of refined foods, and especially sugars, as well as increased reports of sedentary living, that are both associated with the modern world. Increases in such behavioral concerns, as the above compounded by the fact that there is a positive link between overweight and obesity (also caused by poor nutrition and sedentary lifestyle) increases the incidence of one of the several types of diabetes mellitus."

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