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Koefoed AS, Knorr S, Fuglsang J, Leth-Møller M, Hulman A, Jensen DM, Andersen LLT, Rosbach AE, Damm P, Mathiesen ER, Sørensen A, Christensen TT, McIntyre HD, Ovesen P, Kampmann U. Hemoglobin A1c Trajectories During Pregnancy and Adverse Outcomes in Women With Type 2 Diabetes: A Danish National Population-Based Cohort Study. Diabetes Care 2024; 47:1211-1219. [PMID: 38771955 DOI: 10.2337/dc23-2304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To identify and characterize groups of pregnant women with type 2 diabetes with distinct hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) trajectories across gestation and to examine the association with adverse obstetric and perinatal outcomes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This was a retrospective Danish national cohort study including all singleton pregnancies in women with type 2 diabetes, giving birth to a liveborn infant, between 2004 and 2019. HbA1c trajectories were identified using latent class linear mixed-model analysis. Associations with adverse outcomes were examined with logistic regression models. RESULTS A total of 1,129 pregnancies were included. Three HbA1c trajectory groups were identified and named according to the glycemic control in early pregnancy (good, 59%; moderate, 32%; and poor, 9%). According to the model, all groups attained an estimated HbA1c <6.5% (48 mmol/mol) during pregnancy, with no differences between groups in the 3rd trimester. Women with poor glycemic control in early pregnancy had lower odds of having an infant with large-for-gestational-age (LGA) birth weight (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 0.57, 95% CI 0.40-0.83), and higher odds of having an infant with small-for-gestational age (SGA) birth weight (aOR 2.49, 95% CI 2.00-3.10) and congenital malformation (CM) (aOR 4.60 95% CI 3.39-6.26) compared with women with good glycemic control. There was no evidence of a difference in odds of preeclampsia, preterm birth, and caesarean section between groups. CONCLUSIONS Women with poor glycemic control in early pregnancy have lower odds of having an infant with LGA birth weight, but higher odds of having an infant with SGA birth weight and CM.
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- Anna S Koefoed
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Steno Diabetes Center Odense, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Center for Pregnant Women with Diabetes, Department of Endocrinology and Obstetrics, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Center for Pregnant Women with Diabetes, Department of Endocrinology and Obstetrics, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Steno Diabetes Center Aalborg, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Mater Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Rosu LM, Prodan-Bărbulescu C, Maghiari AL, Bernad ES, Bernad RL, Iacob R, Stoicescu ER, Borozan F, Ghenciu LA. Current Trends in Diagnosis and Treatment Approach of Diabetic Retinopathy during Pregnancy: A Narrative Review. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:369. [PMID: 38396408 PMCID: PMC10887682 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14040369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Diabetes mellitus during pregnancy and gestational diabetes are major concerns worldwide. These conditions may lead to the development of severe diabetic retinopathy during pregnancy or worsen pre-existing cases. Gestational diabetes also increases the risk of diabetes for both the mother and the fetus in the future. Understanding the prevalence, evaluating risk factors contributing to pathogenesis, and identifying treatment challenges related to diabetic retinopathy in expectant mothers are all of utmost importance. Pregnancy-related physiological changes, including those in metabolism, blood flow, immunity, and hormones, can contribute to the development or worsening of diabetic retinopathy. If left untreated, this condition may eventually result in irreversible vision loss. Treatment options such as laser therapy, intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor drugs, and intravitreal steroids pose challenges in managing these patients without endangering the developing baby and mother. This narrative review describes the management of diabetic retinopathy during pregnancy, highlights its risk factors, pathophysiology, and diagnostic methods, and offers recommendations based on findings from previous literature.
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- Luminioara M. Rosu
- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy, E. Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (L.M.R.); (A.L.M.); (R.I.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy, E. Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (L.M.R.); (A.L.M.); (R.I.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy, E. Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (L.M.R.); (A.L.M.); (R.I.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Pius Brinzeu” County Clinical Emergency Hospital, 300723 Timisoara, Romania
- Center for Laparoscopy, Laparoscopic Surgery and In Vitro Fertilization, Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Department of Automatic Control and Applied Informatics, Politehnica University, 300223 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Automatic Control and Applied Informatics, Politehnica University, 300223 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy, E. Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (L.M.R.); (A.L.M.); (R.I.); (F.B.)
- Discipline of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy, E. Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Discipline of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy, E. Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluations, Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy, E. Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy, E. Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (L.M.R.); (A.L.M.); (R.I.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Functional Sciences, Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy, E. Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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McIntyre HD, Fuglsang J, Kampmann U, Knorr S, Ovesen P. Hyperglycemia in Pregnancy and Women's Health in the 21st Century. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:16827. [PMID: 36554709 PMCID: PMC9779688 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192416827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Hyperglycemia is the commonest medical condition affecting pregnancy and its incidence is increasing globally in parallel with the twin epidemics of diabetes and obesity. Both pre-pregnancy diabetes and gestational diabetes are associated with short term pregnancy complications, with the risk of immediate complications generally broadly rising with more severe hyperglycemia. In this article we firstly consider these risks and their optimal management during pregnancy and then broaden our scope to consider the long-term implications of hyperglycemia in pregnancy as it relates to overall maternal and offspring health in a life course perspective.
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- Harold David McIntyre
- Mater Research, The University of Queensland, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
- Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aarhus University Hospital, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
- Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
- Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
- Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aarhus University Hospital, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark
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Liu X, Wu N, Al-Mureish A. A Review on Research Progress in the Application of Glycosylated Hemoglobin and Glycated Albumin in the Screening and Monitoring of Gestational Diabetes. Int J Gen Med 2021; 14:1155-1165. [PMID: 33833555 PMCID: PMC8019620 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s296316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) and glycated albumin (GA) can be used for blood glucose management of a person with diabetes as a result of their convenience and stability. However, there is no corresponding standard for the application of glycosylated hemoglobin and glycosylated albumin in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). In this review, we summarize the published research and discuss three aspects of the significance of HBA1C and GA in GDM patients: screening of gestational diabetes mellitus, blood glucose monitoring and the relationship with pregnancy outcome. At present, studies suggest that HBA1C can be used as a screening indicator for pregnant women, but it cannot completely replace OGTT. HbA1C and GA can be used for blood glucose management in patients with GDM to reduce the incidence of GDM complications. However, the application of HBA1C and GA in GDM still needs more research and clinical practice support.
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- Xinyan Liu
- Department of Endocrinology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110004, People's Republic of China.,Clinical Skills Practice Teaching Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110004, People's Republic of China
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