Impact of early diagnosis of overt diabetes on pregnancy outcomes: a retrospective cohort study among Brazilian women
Key Points
This research examines how early diagnosis of overt diabetes affects pregnancy results in women.
Retrospective cohort study design
Analysis of women diagnosed with overt diabetes
Focus on diagnosis timing before 14 gestational weeks
Evaluation of maternal metabolic aspects and pregnancy outcomes
Early diagnosis before 14 weeks improved some metabolic aspects
No significant improvement in overall pregnancy outcomes reported
Findings suggest the timing of diagnosis may not be crucial for improving outcomes
Abstract
In the present cohort of women with overt diabetes, diagnosis before the 14 gestational week modestly improved a few maternal metabolic aspects that did not translate into better pregnancy outcomes.