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Review
. 2011 Oct;35(5):297-301.
doi: 10.1053/j.semperi.2011.05.003.

Timing of indicated late preterm and early-term birth in chronic medical complications: diabetes

Patrick M Catalano  1 , David A Sacks
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Review

Timing of indicated late preterm and early-term birth in chronic medical complications: diabetes

Patrick M Catalano et al. Semin Perinatol. 2011 Oct.

Abstract

The number of pregnant women who have type 2 diabetes and the number found to have gestational diabetes are progressively increasing. In the future, as many as 20% of pregnant women may be diagnosed with diabetes. Although there is consensus regarding many issues in the treatment of pregnant women with diabetes, there are few evidenced-based studies upon which to base the timing of delivery. There must be a balance between increased neonatal morbidity of late preterm and early-term delivery and fetal mortality. Potential adverse outcomes associated with late preterm and early-term delivery include respiratory problems as well as other metabolic dysfunctions characteristic of the preterm infant of a mother with diabetes. Delivery at term increases the risk of fetal demise, fetal overgrowth, and birth injury. Even among diabetic women who practice good glycemic control, the risk of intrauterine fetal demise in third trimester appears greater than that of neonatal death. Additional prospective data are urgently needed to better understand the short and long-term risks and benefits of the timing of delivery in this very common obstetrical dilemma.

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The age adjusted percent of adult obesity and diabetes in the United States, 2007. (CDC, 2008)
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New cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes among youth by race/ethnicity.(CDC, 2008)
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