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Title: New strategies for glucose control in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus in pregnancy. Author: Gabbe SG, Carpenter LB, Garrison EA. Journal: Clin Obstet Gynecol; 2007 Dec; 50(4):1014-24. PubMed ID: 17982345. Abstract: Over the past 5 decades, perinatal outcome in pregnancies complicated by diabetes mellitus has improved dramatically due in large part to better maternal glycemic control. Self-blood glucose monitoring in combination with flexible or intensive insulin treatment including the use of newer insulin analogs and insulin pump therapy has dramatically improved glucose control in most pregnancies complicated by diabetes. In developing an insulin regimen, careful attention must be paid to both basal and prandial insulin needs. Every effort must be made to avoid hypoglycemia and prevent ketoacidosis. A team approach including the patient, diabetes nurse educator, nutritionist, and social worker is ideal.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]