NIH R01 · 2024
Project Summary Type 2 diabetes (T2D) in pregnancy increases the risk of adverse outcomes for both the mother and infant. Over 1 in 3 infants born to individuals with T2D will experience an adverse outcome, including large for gestational age at birth, preterm birth, birth trauma, neonatal hypoglycemia, and stillbirth. Strict maternal glycemic control throughout pregnancy is key to optimizing perinatal outcomes. This is possible with insulin pharmacotherapy, vigilant glucose monitoring, lifestyle modifications including diet and exercise, and team-based prenatal care. Medicaid-enrolled pregnant individuals with T2D experience non-medical social needs that limit their ability to achieve…
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