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Trends in maternal BMI, glycaemic control and perinatal outcome among type 1 diabetic pregnant women in 1989–2008

Aims/hypothesis Our objective was to examine the trends in prepregnancy BMI and glycaemic control among Finnish type 1 diabetic patients and their relation to delivery mode and perinatal outcome. Methods We analysed the obstetric records of 881 type 1 diabetic women with a singleton childbirth durin...

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Published in:Diabetologia 2012-09, Vol.55 (9), p.2327-2334
Main Authors: Klemetti, M., Nuutila, M., Tikkanen, M., Kari, M. A., Hiilesmaa, V., Teramo, K.
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Language:English
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Summary:Aims/hypothesis Our objective was to examine the trends in prepregnancy BMI and glycaemic control among Finnish type 1 diabetic patients and their relation to delivery mode and perinatal outcome. Methods We analysed the obstetric records of 881 type 1 diabetic women with a singleton childbirth during 1989–2008. Maternal prepregnancy weight and height were obtained from the maternity cards, where they are recorded as reported by the mother. Results Maternal BMI increased significantly during 1989–2008 ( p  
ISSN:0012-186X
1432-0428
DOI:10.1007/s00125-012-2627-9