Diabetes mellitus with pregnancy Al-Zahraa experience

Eighty pregnant diabetic patients were included in this study. Patients were classified acording to Whites classification and gestational age on admission. Home and hospital management with or without insulin were resorted to, to maintain euglycemia. Maternal and foetal outcome were studied. The effect of parity and time of booking as well as class of diabetes and success of control are presented. Incriminating history was found in 75% of cases. Most obstetric complications occurred in class B diabetes especially in those coming after the 2[nd] trimester. Maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity were reduced to levels comparable to international standards