Abstract
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a growing problem among reproductive-aged women. Contemporary trends in obesity and delayed child-bearing are expected to result in an increasing number of pregnancies affected by type 2 DM. Women with known type 2 DM can greatly benefit from preconception care as improved periconception glycemic control and weight loss can decrease the neonatal and maternal risks associated with type 2 DM and pregnancy. Antenatal mainstays of management include frequent blood glucose monitoring, insulin therapy, optimization of coexisting medical conditions, and fetal surveillance. Careful attention to postpartum glucose control, infant feeding choices, and contraceptive counseling are important aspects of immediate postpartum care.
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