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October 1, 2025Postgraduate Medical Journal of Ghana

Maternal and Fetal Outcomes of Diabetes in Pregnancy at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital: A Cohort Study

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JOJeff Osei-AgyapongTBTitus BeyuoEYErnest Yorke

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Cohort study assesses diabetes in pregnancy outcomes, revealing high rates of cesarean delivery and maternal complications.

Key Points

  • High rates of cesarean delivery were observed, with 66% undergoing the procedure due to pregnancy complications.
  • The prevalence of diabetes in pregnancy was found to be 8%, mostly attributed to gestational diabetes accounting for 86% of cases.
  • Adverse outcomes included neonatal death and congenital anomalies, necessitating early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management.
  • Preterm birth occurred in 21% of delivered babies, highlighting the need for improved management of diabetic pregnancies.

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Osei-Agyapong et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd91cffe798ba2fc498b58https://doi.org/10.60014/pmjg.v14i2.477
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