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Fetopathology and developmental pathology of the embryo and fetus
Marta Ježová, Josef Feit et al.
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) and pregnancy
Introduction

Maternal diabetes mellitus is associated with high miscarriage rate, increase in congenital malformation, neonatal morbidity and mortality.

These complications correlate with a degree of glycemic control.

Classification
  • DM type 1
  • DM type 2
  • Gestational diabetes  —  recognized first during pregnancy usually resolves after delivery. It is the most common type of diabetes among pregnant women, being diagnosed in 3% of all pregnancies.