Hyperglycaemic emergencies in pregnancy: case reports and literature review
Diabetes int. (Middle East/Afr. ed.)
; 23(1): 21-22, 2015. tab
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in English
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| ID: biblio-1261209
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ABSTRACT
Two cases are presented of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurring in newly presenting gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in Nigeria. Both were associated with foetal death; and the cases emphasise the need for efficient GDM screening and patient education. GDM is increasing in frequency; and the 2013 World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines give simple and applicable guidelines for screening; diagnosis; and management. Even glycosuria testing can be helpful at a primary care level. The reoccurrence of GDM is also high (up to 50% of cases); and such women should be encouraged to seek early antenatal care in subsequent pregnancies
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Pregnancy
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Review
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Emergencies
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Hyperglycemia
Type of study:
Practice guideline
Language:
English
Journal:
Afr. ed.)
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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