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Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder. Type 1 diabetes is caused by autoimmune destruction of the pancreas, making patients dependent on exogenous insulin; during pregnancy these patients are at increased risk for diabetic ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia. Type 2 diabetes is caused by decreased insulin sensitivity and often they can be managed with oral agents; these patients are generally older and more likely to be obese. Pregnancy outcomes for women with pregestational diabetes are improved with glucose monitoring and control [1].
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Arnold, K.C., Flint, C.J. (2017). Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus. In: Obstetrics Essentials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57675-6_5
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