1. Comparative study of two insulin regimes in pregnancy complicated by diabetes mellitus
- Author
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Nor Azlin Mohamed Ismail, M. A. Jamil, Seri Suniza Sufian, Norlaila Mustafa, Nor Azmi Kamaruddin, and Natasha Ain Mohd Nor
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Adult ,Blood Glucose ,medicine.medical_specialty ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Pregnancy Trimester, Third ,Population ,Insulin, Isophane ,Pregnancy in Diabetics ,Blood sugar ,Fetal Macrosomia ,Pregnancy ,Diabetes mellitus ,Internal medicine ,Insulin, Regular, Human ,medicine ,Humans ,Hypoglycemic Agents ,Insulin ,Prospective Studies ,education ,Glycated Hemoglobin ,education.field_of_study ,Insulin, Regular, Pork ,business.industry ,Infant, Newborn ,Pregnancy Outcome ,Obstetrics and Gynecology ,General Medicine ,medicine.disease ,Gestational diabetes ,Insulin, Long-Acting ,Diabetes, Gestational ,Isophane Insulin, Human ,Postprandial ,Endocrinology ,Basal (medicine) ,Patient Compliance ,Female ,business - Abstract
Diabetes mellitus complicates 5% of pregnancies and attempts to normalize blood sugar concentration have been proven to be the cornerstone of treatment. The variety of insulins available and patient commitment in self-monitoring of blood sugar have revolutionized the care of these women with diabetes in pregnancy. The use of short-acting insulin (SAI) to control postprandial glucose level together with intermediate-acting insulin (IAI) to control basal glucose level is well recognized. However this requires cooperation from patients and understanding of the disease process and would affect the pregnancy if control is inadequate. By using single type insulin it is hoped that patients compliance will be improved. This trial was designed to compare the outcomes of pregnancy in using SAI versus IAI alone in pregnant diabetic patients. (excerpt)
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- 2007