18. Common Fetal Anomalies in Pregnant Women with Uncontrolled Diabetes
Javeria1, Mubashra Ali1 and Aiman Farwa2
ABSTRACT
Objective: This research will examine common fetal abnormalities in 132 pregnant women with uncontrolled diabetes to highlight the adverse effects of poorly regulated glucose levels throughout pregnancy.
Study Design: A retrospective study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from 1st June 2022 till 31st May 2023.
Methods: This retrospective study examined the medical records of pregnant women with uncontrolled diabetes who sought prenatal therapy at Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from 1st June 2022 till 31st May 2023. The study involved 132 pregnant women with uncontrolled diabetes. Women with pre-existing diabetes at the onset of pregnancy and poorly treated gestational diabetes were included. Women with well-managed diabetes and inadequate medical information were excluded.
Results: The research included a cohort of 132 pregnant women diagnosed with diabetes, with an average age of 28.5 years. The predominant age group among the participants was 30-34 years old, accounting for 34.1% of the total, and their average number of children born was 1.8. Among the women, 60.6% had pre-existing diabetes, whereas 39.4% were diagnosed with gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Most of the abnormalities were classified as mild (31.1%) or moderate (25.8%), with a lesser proportion categorized as severe (15.2%).
Conclusion: This research indicated that pregnant women with diabetes had several fetal malformations, mostly cardiac anomalies. A large majority of abnormalities were mild or moderate.
Key Words: Uncontrolled diabetes, fetal anomalies, neural tube defects, cardiac abnormalities, glycemic control, prenatal care
Citation of article: Javeria, Ali M, Farwa A. Common Fetal Anomalies in Pregnant Women with Uncontrolled Diabetes. Med Forum 2024;35(2):82-85. doi:10.60110/medforum.350218.