The placenta in diabetes in pregnancy
NORMAL DEVELOPMENT The placenta is a complex organ that is essential for fetal growth and development. It fulfils a wide spectrum of functions, among which the transport of maternal fuels…
Historical context of hyperglycemia in pregnancy
It is impossible to say how many of the women really had true diabetes mellitus in a severe form, as the data are lacking, but it is fairly certain that…
Pathophysiology of diabetes in pregnancy
MATERNAL METABOLIC ADAPTATION TO PREGNANCY Pregnancy is a period of significant maternal metabolic adaptations. Teleologically, the changes in maternal anatomy and physiology are thought to occur to support the growth…
