Curriculum of Obstetrics
TOPIC 16
DIABETES DURING PREGNANCY
RATIONALE
Before 1922, no infant of a diabetic mother survived. With the advent of insulin, the incidence of infant mortality has dropped dramatically. Rigid control of maternal blood sugar during pregnancy is of utmost importance for the reduction of perinatal mortality.
GOALS
l Reduce fetal mortality and maternal morbidity due to diabetes during pregnancy
l Ensure that the graduates can competently manage and investigate Diabetes mellitus (DM) during pregnancy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l Define and list different types of DM during pregnancy
l List fetal and maternal complications during pregnancy, labor, and puerperium
l Investigate and list the indications of glucose tolerance testing during pregnancy
l Mention the maximum and optimum allowable glucose levels during pregnancy
l Describe the management during pregnancy, labor, and puerperium
CONTENT
l Definition of types complications (fetal and maternal) of DM during pregnancy
l Management of DM during pregnancy, labor, and puerperium
