Wednesday, August 7, 2013

DM in pregnancy - complications

Retinopathy - may deteriorate in pregnancy in association with improved glycaemic control. 
- Regular ophthalmic assessment with laser treatment as required

Nephropathy - presents with proteinuria. 

- Serum creatinine and electrolytes usually remain within normal limits

• Autonomic neuropathy may present with persistent nausea and vomiting (Gastropathy)


• Detect and treat hypertension / change medication - 

discontinue ACE inhibitors (impair fetal renal function), beta-blockers associated with fetal growth restriction

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