Extended Abstract

Blood glucose control in diet controlled gestational diabetics (GODM A1) following corticosteroid administration

Authors: Kristine Van Kirk (University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA) , Diedre K. Fleener (University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA) , Asha Rijhsinghani (University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA)

Abstract

To study the effect of corticosteroids on glucose control in preterm pregnant patients with diet controlled gestational diabetes, and to formulate a plan for surveillance and treatment in order to reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity.

Keywords: blood glucose, corticosteroids, diabetes, gestational, pregnancy

How to Cite: Van Kirk, K. , Fleener, D. K. & Rijhsinghani, A. (2012) “Blood glucose control in diet controlled gestational diabetics (GODM A1) following corticosteroid administration”, Proceedings in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2(3). doi: https://doi.org/10.17077/2154-4751.1136