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Castorino K, Osumili B, Lakiang T, Banerjee KK, Goldyn A, Piras de Oliveira C. Insulin Use During Gestational and Pre-existing Diabetes in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of Study Design. Diabetes Ther 2024; 15:929-1045. [PMID: 38494573 PMCID: PMC11043323 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-024-01541-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Insulin is the first-line pharmacologic therapy for women with diabetes in pregnancy. However, conducting well-designed randomized clinical trials (RCTs) and achieving recommended glycemic targets remains a challenge for this unique population. This systematic literature review (SLR) aimed to understand the evidence for insulin use in pregnancy and the outcome metrics most often used to characterize its effect on glycemic, maternal and fetal outcomes in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and in pregnant women with diabetes. METHODS An SLR was conducted using electronic databases in Medline, EMBASE via Ovid platform, evidence-based medicine reviews (2010-2020) and conference proceedings (2018-2019). Studies were included if they assessed the effect of insulin treatment on glycemic, maternal or fetal outcomes in women with diabetes in pregnancy. Studies on any type of diabetes other than gestational or pre-existing diabetes as well as non-human studies were excluded. RESULTS In women diagnosed with GDM or pre-existing diabetes, most studies compared treatment of insulin with metformin (n = 35) followed by diet along with lifestyle intervention (n = 24) and glibenclamide (n = 12). Most studies reporting on glycemic outcomes compared insulin with metformin (n = 22) and glibenclamide (n = 4). Fasting blood glucose was the most reported clinical outcome of interest. Among the studies reporting maternal outcomes, method of delivery and delivery complications were most commonly reported. Large for gestational age, stillbirth and perinatal mortality were the most common fetal outcomes reported. CONCLUSION This SLR included a total of 108 clinical trials and observational studies with diverse populations and treatment arms. Outcomes varied across the studies, and a lack of consistent outcome measures to manage diabetes in pregnant women was observed. This elucidates a need for global consensus on study design and standardized clinical, maternal and fetal outcomes metrics.
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Yang X, Han R, Xiang Z, Li H, Zhao Q, Chen L, Gao L. Clinical practice guidelines on physical activity and exercise for pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus: A systematic review. Int J Nurs Pract 2023; 29:e13141. [PMID: 36929054 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.13141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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AIM This review aimed to appraise clinical guidelines about exercise for women with gestational diabetes mellitus and summarize consensus and inconsistent recommendations. BACKGROUND Exercise is an effective non-pharmacological therapeutic for gestational diabetes mellitus, but the variety of relevant clinical practice guidelines is confusing for healthcare professionals. DESIGN This is a systematic review of clinical practice guidelines. DATA SOURCES Websites of guideline development institutions, eight literature databases and organizations of obstetricians, gynaecologists, midwives, and medical sports associations were searched for guidelines published from January 2011 to October 2021. REVIEW METHODS Two reviewers independently extracted recommendations. Four reviewers assessed guideline quality using the AGREE II instrument independently. RESULTS Fifteen guidelines were included. All women with diabetes are recommended to exercise during pregnancy. The consistent recommendations were for pre-exercise screening, for 30 min per exercise session on 5 days of the week or every day after meals, exercise at moderate intensity, using aerobic and resistance exercise, and walking. The main non-consistent recommendations included warning signs for women on insulin during exercise, minimum duration per session, intensity assessment, duration and frequency of sessions for strengthening and flexibility exercise and detailed physical activity giving birth. CONCLUSIONS Guidelines strongly support pregnant women with diabetes to exercise regularly. Research is needed to make non-consistent recommendations clear.
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- Xiao Yang
- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, China
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- Office of the Dean (Party Committee), Gem Flower Xi'an Changqing Staff Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Liu Z, Zhang Q, Liu L, Liu W. Risk factors associated with early postpartum glucose intolerance in women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Endocrine 2023; 82:498-512. [PMID: 37587390 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-023-03472-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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PURPOSE This meta-analysis was aimed at exploring the incidence and risk factors of glucose intolerance in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) at 6-12 weeks postpartum to inform the development of preventive strategies. METHOD We searched Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, Ovid, China Knowledge Resource Integrated Database (CNKI), Wanfang Database and China Biology Medicine Database for entries between January 1990 and September 2022. The search terms included gestational diabetes mellitus, postpartum, glucose intolerance and type 2 diabetes. The meta-analysis was conducted using Stata 14.0. RESULT We included 37 studies, with 21 and 16 having low and medium risk of bias, respectively. The incidence of glucose intolerance in women with GDM 6-12 weeks postpartum was 27% (95% CI: 0.22-0.33). The following risk factors for GDM 6-12 weeks postpartum were identified: insulin use during pregnancy (OR = 3.23; 95% CI: 2.35-4.44), family history of diabetes (OR = 2.94; 95% CI: 1.98-4.33), abnormal fasting glucose levels at 24-28 weeks of gestation (OR = 1.15; 95% CI: 1.07-1.25), high pre-pregnancy BMI (OR = 1.63; 95% CI: 1.23-2.15), abnormal triglyceride levels during 28-40 weeks of gestation (OR = 2.18; 95% CI: 1.18-4.03), abnormal HbA1c levels at 28-40 weeks of gestation (OR = 6.62; 95% CI: 4.71-9.30), history of previous GDM (OR = 2.11; 95% CI: 1.27-3.49), and high 1-h glucose levels at 24-28 weeks of gestation (OR = 1.16; 95% CI:1.06-1.28). CONCLUSION The incidence of glucose intolerance in GDM patients at 6-12 weeks postpartum was high. To prevent early postpartum glucose intolerance, healthcare providers should develop individualized interventions for GDM patients, depending on existing risk factors.
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- Zhe Liu
- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Parkhi D, Periyathambi N, Ghebremichael-Weldeselassie Y, Patel V, Sukumar N, Siddharthan R, Narlikar L, Saravanan P. Prediction of postpartum prediabetes by machine learning methods in women with gestational diabetes mellitus. iScience 2023; 26:107846. [PMID: 37767000 PMCID: PMC10520542 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Early onset of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease are common complications for women diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Prediabetes refers to a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. Currently, there is no accurate way of knowing which women with gestational diabetes are likely to develop postpartum prediabetes. This study aims to predict the risk of postpartum prediabetes in women diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Our sparse logistic regression approach selects only two variables - antenatal fasting glucose at OGTT and HbA1c soon after the diagnosis of GDM - as relevant, but gives an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.72, outperforming all other methods. We envision this to be a practical solution, which coupled with a targeted follow-up of high-risk women, could yield better cardiometabolic outcomes in women with a history of GDM.
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- Durga Parkhi
- Populations, Evidence, and Technologies, Division of Health Sciences, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Populations, Evidence, and Technologies, Division of Health Sciences, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, UK
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- Populations, Evidence, and Technologies, Division of Health Sciences, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
- School of Mathematics and Statistics, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK
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- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, UK
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- Populations, Evidence, and Technologies, Division of Health Sciences, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, UK
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- Department of Computational Biology, The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Department of Data Science, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, India
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- Populations, Evidence, and Technologies, Division of Health Sciences, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, UK
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Zaccara TA, Mikami FCF, Paganoti CF, Francisco RPV, Costa RA. Predicting insulin use among women with gestational diabetes diagnosed in oral glucose tolerance test. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2023; 23:410. [PMID: 37268897 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-05746-8] [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: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common complications affecting pregnant women. While most women will achieve adequate glycemic levels with diet and exercise, some will require pharmacological treatment to reach and maintain glucose levels between the desired thresholds. Identifying these patients early in pregnancy could help direct resources and interventions. METHODS This retrospective cohort of women with GDM diagnosed with an abnormal 75g-OGTT presents data from 869 patients (724 in the diet group and 145 in the insulin group). Univariate logistic regression was used to compare the groups, and multivariable logistic regression was used to identify independent factors associated with the need for insulin. A log-linear function was used to estimate the probability of requiring pharmacological treatment. RESULTS Women in the insulin group had higher pre-pregnancy BMI index (29.8 vs 27.8 kg/m2, odds ratio [OR] 1.06, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.03-1.09), more frequent history of previous GDM (19.4% vs. 7.8%, OR 2.84, 95% CI 1.59-5.05), were more likely to have chronic hypertension (31.7% vs. 23.2%, OR 1.54, 95% CI 1.04-2.27), and had higher glucose levels at all three OGTT points. Multivariable logistic regression final model included age, BMI, previous GDM status, and the three OGTT values as predictors of insulin requirement. CONCLUSIONS We can use regularly collected data from patients (age, BMI, previous GDM status, and the three OGTT values) to calculate the risk of a woman with GDM diagnosed in OGTT needing insulin. Identifying patients with a greater risk of requiring pharmacological treatment could help healthcare services to better allocate resources and offer closer follow-up to high-risk patients.
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- Tatiana A Zaccara
- Departamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Divisão de Clínica Obstétrica do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Divisão de Clínica Obstétrica do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Ejaz Z, Azhar Khan A, Sebghat Ullah S, Aamir Hayat M, Maqbool MA, Amin Baig A. The Effects of Gestational Diabetes on Fetus: A Surveillance Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e35103. [PMID: 36938248 PMCID: PMC10023128 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.35103] [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: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Gestational diabetes is an intolerance to glucose diagnosed during pregnancy that goes away postpartum. Gestational diabetes may result in outcomes such as birth trauma, increased rates of cesarean sections, and macrosomia. This study aims to determine the outcomes of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on maternal and fetal health in a tertiary care hospital setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a retrospective study of 52 patients who presented with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and were treated at Tentishev Satkynbai Memorial Asian Medical Institute, Kyrgyzstan, between April 2021 and January 2022. The information was taken from the medical records of the patients. The baby's age, the mother's body mass index (BMI), history of pregnancy, deaths, birth weight, and the number of births were all taken into account. RESULTS Out of all the cases during the study period at the Tentishev Satkynbai Memorial Asian Medical Institute, Kyrgyzstan, 52 were found to be complicated with gestational diabetes mellitus, which is 2.7% of the total deliveries. There was a significant difference found among both study groups in gestational age and history of GDM. The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission rate of neonates born to GDM mothers was found to be significant with a difference of 10.9% (p < 0.0003), which is higher compared to the control group. CONCLUSION Incidences of macrosomia, NICU admissions of preterm babies, and large for gestational age (LGA) and increased rates of hypertensive disorders were found among GDM pregnancies compared to control cases. The study shows higher rates of maternal and fetal/neonatal complications in females with GDM.
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- Zahra Ejaz
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tentishev Satkynbai Memorial Asian Medical Institute, Kant, KGZ
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital, Rashid Latif Medical Complex, Lahore, PAK
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- Department of Public Health, Tentishev Satkynbai Memorial Asian Medical Institute, Kant, KGZ
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- Department of Medicine, Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital, Rashid Latif Medical Complex, Lahore, PAK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital, Rashid Latif Medical Complex, Lahore, PAK
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Dinh Le T, Minh Bui T, Hien Vu T, Phi Thi Nguyen N, Thanh Thi Tran H, Nguyen ST, Ho Thi Nguyen L, Van Ngo M, Huy Duong H, Thanh Vu B, Dinh HT, Nhu Do B, Le DC, Thi Nguyen H, Trung Nguyen K. Insulin Resistance in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Its Association With Anthropometric Fetal Indices. Clin Med Insights Endocrinol Diabetes 2022; 15:11795514221098403. [PMID: 35601878 PMCID: PMC9121510 DOI: 10.1177/11795514221098403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: In pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), insulin
resistance (IR) increases the risk of developing manifest type 2 diabetes
mellitus and is associated with complications in both mother and fetus. Objectives: This research aimed to evaluate the associations between IR evaluated by 3
indices (namely updated homeostasis model assessment model (HOMA2), QUICKI,
and McAuley’s index) and the diabetes risk factors and the fetal growth
indices in Vietnamese women with GDM. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 370 women with GDM and
40 healthy pregnant women from January 2015 to May 2019. IR was calculated
by HOMA2 (HOMA2-IR), QUICKI, and McAuley’s index. Fetal anthropometric
measurements were assessed via ultrasound which was performed and
interpreted by ultrasound experts. Results: In the simple regression analysis, McAuley’s index illustrated had
statistically significant correlations to the highest number of risk factors
of diabetes mellitus compared with HOMA2-IR and QUICKI indices. Moreover,
McAuley’s index correlated statistically significantly to the highest number
of fetal ultrasound measurements factors such as including biparietal
diameter (BPD) (r = −0.271, P < .001),
head circumference (HC) (r = −0.225,
P < .001), abdominal circumference (AC)
(r = −0.214, P < .001), femur
length (FL) (r = −0.231, P < .001),
estimated fetal weight (EFW) (r = −0.239,
P < .001) and fetal estimated age
(r = −0.299, P < .001). In the
multivariable analysis, the McAuley’s index contributed the greatest to AC
(Standardized B of −0.656, P < .001). Conclusion: The McAuley’s index was significantly associated with a higher number of more
risk factors for diabetes mellitus as well as fetal ultrasound sonography
findings measurements than compared with HOMA2-IR and QUICKI indices.
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- Tuan Dinh Le
- Center of Emergency, Critical Care Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Military Hospital 103, Ha Noi, Vietnam.,Department of Rheumatology and Endocrinology, Military Hospital 103, Ha Noi, Vietnam.,Vietnam Military Medical University, Ha Noi, Vietnam
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Binh, Vietnam
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- Department of Rheumatology and Endocrinology, Military Hospital 103, Ha Noi, Vietnam.,Vietnam Military Medical University, Ha Noi, Vietnam
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- Department of Rheumatology and Endocrinology, Military Hospital 103, Ha Noi, Vietnam.,Vietnam Military Medical University, Ha Noi, Vietnam
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- Postgraduate Training Management Department, Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Binh, Vietnam
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- Department of Neurology, Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Binh, Vietnam
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Binh, Vietnam
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- Departmen of Requested Treatment, National Hospital of Endocrinology, Ha Noi, Vietnam
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- Division of Military Science, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, Ha Noi, Vietnam
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- Department of Epidemiology, Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Binh, Vietnam
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- Department of Physiology, Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Binh, Vietnam
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Binh, Vietnam
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Chen J, Wang Z, Wu W, Chen H, Zhong C, Liang L, Li Y. Clinical analysis of 2860 cases of diabetes in pregnancy: a single-center retrospective study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:418. [PMID: 35585514 PMCID: PMC9118638 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-04712-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background To investigate the epidemiological, clinical characteristics and outcomes of diabetes in pregnancy (DIP). Methods This single-center, retrospective study included 16,974 pregnant women hospitalized during 2018–2019. Among them, 2860 DIP patients were grouped according to diabetes type, glycemic status, and insulin use. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted. Results The incidence of DIP [17.10%; pregestational diabetes mellitus (PGDM), 2.00% (type I, 0.08%; type 2, 1.92%); gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), 14.85% (GDM A1, 13.58%; GDM A2, 1.27%)] increased annually. Premature birth, congenital anomalies, large for gestational age (LGA), neonatal asphyxia, neonatal intensive care unit transfer, hypertension, and puerperal infection were more common in DIP than in healthy pregnancies. The most common comorbidities/complications were hypertension, thyroid dysfunction, cervical incompetence, intrahepatic cholestasis, premature membrane rupture, oligo/polyhydramnios, and fetal distress. GDM incidence at ages ≥35 and ≥ 45 years was 1.91 and 3.26 times that at age < 35 years, respectively. If only women with high-risk factors were screened, 34.8% GDM cases would be missed. The proportion of insulin use was 14.06% (PGDM, 55%; GDM, 8.53%). Mean gestational age at peak insulin dose in DIP was 32.87 ± 5.46 weeks. Peak insulin doses in PGDM and GDM were 3.67 and 2 times the initial doses, respectively. The risks of LGA, premature birth, cesarean section, and neonatal hypoglycemia in PGDM were 1.845, 1.533, 1.797, and 1.368 times of those in GDM, respectively. The risks of premature birth and neonatal hypoglycemia in women with poor glycemic control were 1.504 and 1.558 times of those in women with good control, respectively. Conclusions The incidence of adverse outcomes in DIP is high.
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- Jia Chen
- Department of Obstetrics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510150, China.,Department of Obstetrics, Foshan Women and Children hospital, Foshan, 528000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510150, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Foshan Women and Children hospital, Foshan, 528000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, 510010, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510150, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510150, China. .,Guangzhou Medical Centre for Critical Pregnant Women, Guangzhou, 510150, China. .,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangzhou, 510150, China.
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Ford HL, Champion I, Wan A, Reddy M, Mol BW, Rolnik DL. Predictors for insulin use in gestational diabetes mellitus. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2022; 272:177-181. [PMID: 35339075 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.03.025] [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: 09/03/2021] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects about 15% of pregnancies in Australia, with approximately 30% of those diagnosed with GDM requiring insulin therapy. There are several established risk factors for developing GDM, however limited studies show how these can be used to predict need for insulin treatment. The aim of this study is to identify predictors of insulin therapy in women diagnosed with GDM once an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is performed during pregnancy. STUDY DESIGN This is a retrospective cohort study of women with singleton pregnancies complicated by GDM between 2016 and 2017 at a single, large health network in Melbourne, Australia. Data were obtained from hospital record and pathology result systems. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression models were fit to the data to obtain crude and adjusted odds ratios. RESULTS Of 2,048 women diagnosed with GDM, 647 (31.6%) required insulin therapy. Positive predictors included in the final multivariable model after backwards, stepwise elimination were an elevated fasting result on an OGTT (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 2.93 [95% CI 2.34-3.66]), previous birth weight greater than 90th% (AOR 2.04 [95% CI 1.412.94]), previous diagnosis of GDM (AOR 1.68 [95% CI 1.28-2.21]), being born in the South Asian region (AOR 1.58 [95% CI 1.27-1.98]), the 2hr OGTT result (AOR 1.14 [95% CI 1.05-1.24]), body mass index (BMI; AOR 1.13 [95% CI 1.04-1.23]) and age (AOR 1.03 [95% CI 1.00-1.05]) The final predictive model had an area under the receiver-operating characteristics (ROC) curve of 0.744 (95% CI 0.720-0.767). CONCLUSIONS This study highlights the possible predictors of insulin use, informing counselling for women who are newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
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- Heather Louise Ford
- Monash Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Melbourne, Australia; Monash University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Monash Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Melbourne, Australia
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- Monash University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Melbourne, Australia
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- Monash Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Melbourne, Australia; Monash University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Melbourne, Australia
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- Monash Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Melbourne, Australia; Monash University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Melbourne, Australia; Aberdeen Centre for Women's Health Research, School of Medicine, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Monash Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Melbourne, Australia; Monash University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Melbourne, Australia
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Badr DA, Kassem C, Carlin A, Dobrescu O, Iconaru L, Baleanu F, Taujan GC, Jani JC. Antenatal insulin therapy in gestational diabetes mellitus: validation of the new Brugmann scores. Gynecol Endocrinol 2022; 38:411-415. [PMID: 35277105 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2022.2048296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Following the adoption of the International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Group (IADPSG) criteria for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) diagnosis by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2014, many investigators have tried to identify independent risk factors for antenatal insulin therapy (AIT). The purpose of the current study is to build and validate a score that stratifies patients according to their need for AIT. METHODS All pregnant women diagnosed with GDM according to the IADPSG definition were included. Group 1 comprised patients of 2018, and group 2 comprised patients of 2019. Each group was divided into two subgroups: subgroup A comprised patients diagnosed according to the 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), and subgroup B comprised patients diagnosed according to fasting plasma glucose (FPG). RESULTS A total of 1298 patients were included; 19.3% of those diagnosed by OGTT and 40.9% by FPG required AIT. The risk for AIT was stratified as low, moderate, and high. Brugmann FPG score comprised six risk factors and Brugmann OGTT score 12. Higher scores were associated with higher risk for AIT. The use of these scores in the two subgroups of group 2 showed no statistical differences compared to group 1. CONCLUSIONS Both Brugmann FPG and OGTT scores may be useful to stratify patients with GDM according to their need for AIT. Future studies should be conducted to prospectively validate these scores, and to examine whether or not using oral anti-hyperglycemic agents in a high-risk group may decrease the need for AIT.
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- Dominque A Badr
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Brugmann University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Brugmann University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Brugmann University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Brugmann University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Endocrinology, Brugmann University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Endocrinology, Brugmann University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Endocrinology, Brugmann University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Brugmann University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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Nabi T, Rafiq N, Trigotra S, Mishra S. Clinical Characteristics, Outcomes, and Progression to Type 2 Diabetes in Women with Hyperglycemia in Pregnancy. Indian J Endocrinol Metab 2021; 25:538-544. [PMID: 35355915 PMCID: PMC8959204 DOI: 10.4103/ijem.ijem_440_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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CONTEXT Women with hyperglycemia in pregnancy (HIP) are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D). AIM The present study intended to study the incidence of postpartum diabetes among HIP women and predict its risk factors. SETTINGS AND DESIGN This was a prospective observational study done on 178 women with HIP diagnosed after the first trimester, attending the tertiary care hospitals between December 2018 and March 2020. MATERIALS AND METHODS Demographics, clinical variables, and feto-maternal outcomes were recorded. The postpartum glycemic status was determined using a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) at 1 and 6 months. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS All analyses were performed with SPSS software (version 21.0). RESULTS The mean age of women with HIP was 30.2 ± 6.1 years, with 38% having a family history of diabetes. Eighty percent of the women delivered full-term babies and 71.3% underwent a cesarean section. Gestational hypertension was present in 21.9% of patients. Macrosomia was present in 4.6% of the babies, hypoglycemia in 6.7%, and spontaneous abortion occurred in 7.7%. Postpartum OGTT at 6 months was completed by 76.4% of participants. The incidence of diabetes and glucose intolerance postpartum was 11.7 and 16.2%, respectively at 6 months. Logistic regression analysis showed that maternal obesity, diagnosis of HIP at an earlier trimester (<24 weeks), need for insulin treatment during pregnancy, signs of insulin resistance and fasting and 2-h plasma glucose >100 (>5.6 mmol/L) and >195 mg/dL (>10.9 mmol/L), respectively, and glycated hemoglobin > 6.5% (>48 mmol/mol) increased the risk of having postpartum diabetes significantly. CONCLUSION The incidence of postpartum glucose intolerance in women with HIP is high. Prospective diabetes evaluation is required and intervention should be considered in women with HIP who have obesity, diagnosis of HIP at an earlier trimester, signs of insulin resistance, and require insulin treatment during pregnancy.
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- Tauseef Nabi
- Department of Endocrinology, All is Well Multi Speciality Hospital, Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Physiology, Govt. Medical College Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Physiology, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali, Punjab, India
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, All is Well Multi Speciality Hospital, Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Weschenfelder F, Lohse K, Lehmann T, Schleußner E, Groten T. Predictors of Treatment Requirements in Women with Gestational Diabetes: A Retrospective Analysis. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10194421. [PMID: 34640439 PMCID: PMC8509276 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10194421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The diagnosis of gestational diabetes is usually very stressful for pregnant women, especially because they fear that insulin treatment may become necessary. Knowledge about personal risk factors predicting the probability of insulin treatment could therefore help to improve acceptance of the diagnosis and therapy adherence. The aim of this study was to find potential risk factors for insulin dependency and treatment requirements using information available at the time of diagnosis of gestational diabetes during pregnancy. We included 454 singleton pregnancies diagnosed ≥24 weeks of gestation. Multivariate regression analysis was used to evaluate independent associations of metabolic, anthropometric and fetal ultrasound parameters with the general need for insulin treatment and further stratified treatment options: diet (n = 275), bolus insulin only (n = 45), basal insulin only (n = 73) and multiple daily injections (n = 61). Receiver operator characteristics and cut-off values for independent variables were generated. Treatment groups differed significantly concerning pre-pregnancy weight and BMI as well as fasting glucose and 1 h glucose test values. Significant cut-offs for insulin dependency were HbA1c level of 5.4%, FPG of 5.5 mmol/L and 1 h glucose of 10.6 mmol/L. At time of diagnosis, certain patient characteristics and measurements can help to predict treatment necessities and therefore improve individualized counselling.
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- Unit Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital Jena, 07747 Jena, Germany;
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- Institute of Medical Statistics and Computer Science, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich Schiller University, 07747 Jena, Germany;
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- Department of Obstetrics, University Hospital Jena, 07747 Jena, Germany; (F.W.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Obstetrics, University Hospital Jena, 07747 Jena, Germany; (F.W.); (E.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-(0)3641-9329207; Fax: +49-(0)3641-9329202
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Weschenfelder F, Lohse K, Lehmann T, Schleußner E, Groten T. Circadian rhythm and gestational diabetes: working conditions, sleeping habits and lifestyle influence insulin dependency during pregnancy. Acta Diabetol 2021; 58:1177-1186. [PMID: 33837820 PMCID: PMC8316165 DOI: 10.1007/s00592-021-01708-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Management of gestational diabetes (GDM) is currently changing toward a more personalized approach. There is a growing number of GDM patients requiring only a single dose of basal insulin at night to achieve glucose control. Well-known risk factors like obesity, parity and family history have been associated with GDM treatment requirements. Sleep quality and lifestyle factors interfering with the circadian rhythm are known to affect glucose metabolism. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of such lifestyle factors on insulin requirement in GDM patients, in particular on long-acting insulin to control fasting glucose levels. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A total of 805 patients treated for GDM between 2012 and 2016 received a study questionnaire on lifestyle conditions. Sleep quality and work condition categories were used for subgroup analysis. Independent effects on treatment approaches were evaluated using multivariate regression. RESULTS In total, 235 (29.2%) questionnaires returned. Women reporting poor sleep conditions had higher pre-pregnancy weight and BMI, heavier newborns, more large for gestational age newborns and higher rates of hyperbilirubinemia. Treatment requirements were related to sleep and work condition categories. Multivariate regression for 'Basal' insulin-only treatment revealed an adjOR 3.4 (CI 1.23-9.40, p < 0.05) for unfavorable work conditions and adjOR 4.3 (CI 1.28-14.50, p < 0.05) for living with children. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that external stressors like unfavorable work conditions and living with children are independently associated with the necessity of long-acting insulin at night in GDM patients. Thus, fasting glucose levels of pregnant women presenting with such lifestyle conditions may be subject to close monitoring.
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- Unit Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Statistics and Computer Science, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics, University Hospital Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics, University Hospital Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany.
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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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Hijikata M, Higa M, Ichijo T, Hirose T. A comparison of meal tolerance test and oral glucose tolerance test for predicting insulin therapy in patients with gestational diabetes. Food Nutr Res 2021; 65:5490. [PMID: 33776619 PMCID: PMC7955519 DOI: 10.29219/fnr.v65.5490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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AIMS To identify factors predicting a need for insulin therapy in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) by comparing plasma glucose (PG) levels in a 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (75-g OGTT) with those in a 500-kcal meal tolerance test (MTT) containing 75 g of carbohydrate. SUBJECTS AND METHODS The MTT was performed in 61 patients who diagnosed with GDM by a 75-g OGTT (age, 33.2 ± 4.5 years; prepregnancy body mass index, 22.6 ± 4.7 kg/m2; number of gestational weeks, 25.1 ± 6.4 weeks). PG and serum insulin levels were measured before the meal and up to 180 min after the meal. The insulin secretion capacity and resistance index were calculated. RESULTS PG levels increased from 86.8 ± 8.8 mg/dL at fasting to 132.7 ± 20.1 mg/dL at 30 min, and 137.8 ± 27.7 mg/dL at 60 min after MTT in the 35 patients with needed insulin therapy; these levels were significantly higher than those in the 26 patients, who only needed diet therapy. The patients with needed insulin therapy had significantly higher fasting PG levels in the 75-g OGTT, PG levels at fasting and 30 min after the MTT, and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and a significantly lower disposition index (DI) and insulin index than patients treated by diet alone. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was performed for factors involved in insulin therapy, with the following cutoff values: fasting PG in the 75-g OGTT, 92 mg/dL; PG 30 min after MTT, 129 mg/dL; HOMA-IR, 1.51; DI, 3.9; HbA1c, 5.4%. Multivariate analysis revealed that the 30-min PG level after MTT and HOMA-IR predicted insulin therapy. CONCLUSION PG levels at 30 min after MTT may be useful for identifying patients with GDM, who need insulin therapy.
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- Mai Hijikata
- Division of Diabetes, Metabolism, and Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Toho University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Division of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Division of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Division of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Division of Diabetes, Metabolism, and Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Toho University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Du R, Li L. Estimating the Risk of Insulin Requirement in Women Complicated by Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Clinical Nomogram. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2021; 14:2473-2482. [PMID: 34103956 PMCID: PMC8179754 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s310866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study sought to develop a nomogram for the prediction of insulin requirement in a Chinese population with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study involving 626 Chinese women with GDM, of whom 188 were treated with insulin. "Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator" regression was used to optimize the independent predictors of insulin requirement during pregnancies complicated with GDM. Cox proportional hazards regression analysis was performed to establish a prediction model incorporating the selected predictors, and the nomogram was constructed to achieve individual prediction. The C-index, calibration plot and decision curve analysis were used to validate the model. RESULTS Maternal age, family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus in a first-degree relative, a prior GDM history, fasting plasma glucose, hemoglobin A1c, gestational age, and body mass index values at the time of GDM diagnosis were the risk factors for insulin treatment. The model displayed medium predictive power with a C-index of 0.77 (95% confidence interval: 0.73-0.81) and relatively good calibration accuracies. The decision curve demonstrated a positive net benefit with a threshold between 0.09 and 0.70. CONCLUSION The findings suggest that our nomogram, incorporating seven indicators, is useful in predicting individualized survival probabilities of insulin requirement.
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- Runyu Du
- Department of Endocrinology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Ling Li Department of Endocrinology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, 110004, People’s Republic of ChinaTel +86 18940251181Fax +86 24-25944460 Email
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Caputo M, Bullara V, Mele C, Samà MT, Zavattaro M, Ferrero A, Daffara T, Leone I, Giachetti G, Antoniotti V, Longo D, De Pedrini A, Marzullo P, Remorgida V, Prodam F, Aimaretti G. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Clinical Characteristics and Perinatal Outcomes in a Multiethnic Population of North Italy. Int J Endocrinol 2021; 2021:9474805. [PMID: 34987576 PMCID: PMC8720593 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9474805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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AIM To evaluate clinical characteristics and perinatal outcomes in a heterogeneous population of Caucasians born in Italy and High Migration Pressure Countries (HMPC) women with GDM living in Piedmont, North Italy. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed data from 586 women referring to our unit (2015-2020). Epidemiological (age and country of origin) and clinical-metabolic features (height, weight, family history of DM, parity, previous history of GDM, OGTT results, and GDM treatment) were collected. The database of certificates of care at delivery was consulted in relation to neonatal/maternal complications (rates of caesarean sections, APGAR score, fetal malformations, and neonatal anthropometry). RESULTS 43.2% of women came from HMPC; they were younger (p < 0.0001) and required insulin treatment more frequently than Caucasian women born in Italy (χ 2 = 17.8, p=0.007). Higher fasting and 120-minute OGTT levels and gestational BMI increased the risk of insulin treatment (OGTT T0: OR = 1.04, CI 95% 1.016-1.060, p=0.005; OGTT T120: OR = 1.01, CI 95% 1.002-1.020, p=0.02; BMI: OR = 1.089, CI 95% 1.051-1.129, p < 0.0001). Moreover, two or more diagnostic OGTT glucose levels doubled the risk of insulin therapy (OR = 2.03, IC 95% 1.145-3.612, p=0.016). We did not find any association between ethnicities and neonatal/maternal complications. CONCLUSIONS In our multiethnic GDM population, the need for intensive care and insulin treatment is high in HPMC women although the frequency of adverse peripartum and newborn outcomes does not vary among ethnic groups. The need for insulin therapy should be related to different genetic backgrounds, dietary habits, and Nutrition Transition phenomena. Thus, nutritional intervention and insulin treatment need to be tailored.
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- M. Caputo
- Endocrinology, Department of Translational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
- Department of Health Sciences, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- SCDU Endocrinologia, AOU “Maggiore della Carità” Novara, Novara, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Department of Translational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- SCDU Endocrinologia, AOU “Maggiore della Carità” Novara, Novara, Italy
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- SCDU Endocrinologia, AOU “Maggiore della Carità” Novara, Novara, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Department of Translational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Department of Translational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Department of Translational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Department of Translational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Translational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Translational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Department of Translational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
- IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Laboratory of Metabolic Research, Novara, Italy
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Translational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Department of Translational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
- Department of Health Sciences, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Department of Translational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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Physical Activity Programs during Pregnancy Are Effective for the Control of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17176151. [PMID: 32847106 PMCID: PMC7503359 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17176151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Gestational diabetes mellitus has an incidence of 14% worldwide and nursing is responsible for its monitoring during pregnancy. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy is directly related to gestational diabetes mellitus development. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has negative repercussions on the evolution of the pregnancy and the fetus. The objective of this systematic review is to establish how physical activity influences pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus and to analyze what benefits physical activity has in the control of gestational diabetes mellitus. A systematic search was carried out in different databases (Cochrane, Superior Council of Scientific Investigations (CSIC), EBSCOhost, Pubmed, Scopus, Web os Science, and Proquest) for papers published within the last 12 years, taking into account different inclusion and exclusion criteria. Six randomized controlled studies and one observational case-control study of a high quality were selected. Fasting, postprandial glucose and HbcA1 were assessed, as well as the requirement and amount of insulin used. Thus, there is a positive relationship between the performance of physical activity and the control of gestational diabetes mellitus. Resistance, aerobic exercise, or a combination of both are effective for the control of glucose, HbcA1, and insulin. Due to the variability of the exercises of the analyzed studies and the variability of the shape of the different pregnant women, it does not permit the recommendation of a particular type of exercise. However, any type of physical activity of sufficient intensity and duration can have benefits for pregnant women with GDM. Pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus should exercise for at least 20–50 min a minimum of 2 times a week with at a least moderate intensity.
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Wei Q, Chen X, Chen H. Association of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of the IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-α Genes with Susceptibility to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 2020; 24:390-398. [PMID: 32513030 DOI: 10.1089/gtmb.2020.0069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Objective: To investigate any associations between the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) at the interleukin-6 (IL-6) rs1800796, interleukin-10 (IL-10) rs1800896, and the tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) rs1800629 loci with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) susceptibility. Materials and Methods: A total of 242 GDM patients and 242 healthy controls were enrolled in this study. The genotypes of the IL-6 rs1800796, IL-10 rs1800896, and TNF-α rs1800629 loci were analyzed by Sanger sequencing. Interactions among these SNPs were analyzed through multifactor dimensionality reduction. Results: Women with the IL-6 rs1800796 G allele had a higher GDM susceptibility risk than those with the C allele (odds ratio [OR] = 1.44, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.10-1.90, p = 0.010). Women with the IL-10 rs1800896 C allele had a higher risk of GDM susceptibility than those with the T allele (OR = 2.94, 95% CI: 1.87-4.63, p < 0.001). Women with the TNF-α rs1800629 A allele had a higher risk of susceptibility to GDM than those with the G allele (OR = 3.73, 95% CI: 2.25-6.18, p < 0.001). The plasma levels of IL-6 and TNF-α in GDM patients were significantly higher than those in the control group, and the levels of IL-10 were significantly lower than those in the control group (p < 0.001). Women with the IL-6 rs1800796 CG/GG genotypes had higher plasma IL-6 levels than those with the CC genotype (p < 0.05). Women with the IL-10 rs1800896 TT genotype had higher IL-10 levels than those with the TC/CC genotypes (p < 0.05), and those with the TNF-α rs1800629 GA/AA genotypes had higher TNF-α levels than those with the GG genotype (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The results of this study show that the IL-6 rs1800796 G allele, the IL-10 rs1800896 C allele, and the TNF-α rs1800629 A allele are significantly associated with an increased risk of susceptibility to GDM.
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- Qing Wei
- Department of Women's Health, Hangzhou Fuyang Women's and Children's Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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Postpartum lifestyle modifications for women with gestational diabetes: A qualitative study. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2020; 252:105-111. [PMID: 32592917 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.04.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2019] [Revised: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus increased to 8% in France in 2012, and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes after receiving a gestational diabetes diagnosis increases 7-fold. Education delivered during pregnancy aims to reduce this risk by reminding women to maintain dietary and lifestyle modifications after delivery. OBJECTIVE The primary objective of this study was to describe and analyze the feelings and daily lifestyle changes, including physical activity and dietary changes, among women who experienced gestational diabetes and the roles played by their general practitioners during follow-up. STUDY DESIGN We conducted a qualitative study examining women's attitudes during the 6-12 months postpartum, after receiving a gestational diabetes diagnosis and associated education. All women participated in semi-structured, individual, telephone-based interviews. RESULTS Out of 47 patients contacted, we interviewed 16 women. All interviewed women modified their behaviors, at least slightly, and described changes that included more balanced diets and the incorporation of mild physical activity. Lack of time, lack of awareness regarding the long-term risk of developing type 2 diabetes, resistance to long-term dietary changes, and cultural habits were identified as the primary barriers to long-term lifestyle modifications, whereas family support was found to be beneficial. The reported interactions between each woman and her physician appeared to be weak. CONCLUSION Our study showed that educational attitudes and preventive interventions must be reinforced, especially during the long-term, and not only during the immediate postpartum period. Raising awareness among primary care physicians regarding the need to provide continuous education for this high-risk population appears to be necessary.
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