Effective treatment of gestational diabetes is important as an attempt to avoid unfavorable maternal and fetal outcomes. The objective of this paper is to describe the available therapies to optimize gestational diabetes treatment and to suggest a multidisciplinary approach algorithm. Nutrition therapy is the first option for the majority of these pregnancies; light to moderate physical activity is recommended in the absence of obstetrical contraindications. Medical treatment is recommended if glycemic control is not achieved or if excessive fetal growth […]

OBJECTIVES: Evaluation of the consequences of diabetes mellitus (DM) on maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality at Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective review of medical records of pregnant women with diabetes was carried out at the hospital between 1990-2009, focusing on maternal and neonatal data and complications. RESULTS: The last pregnancy of 93 diabetics was evaluated. In thirty-four patients with type 1 diabetes a higher incidence of birth trauma (p = 0.023) and retinopathy (p […]