Synopsis A recent study demonstrated that First Trimester Fasting Glucose i.e. FTFG ≥ 95 mg/dl is an independent risk factor for adverse perinatal outcome including gestational hypertension and diabetes-related complications. This week's ' MED FACT ' discusses a study from Journal of Perinatology, "The impact of first trimester fasting glucose level on adverse perinatal outcome" (2018) Authors: Salman, Lina, et al. Key Takeaways: FTFG ≥ 95 mg/dl is associated with adverse perinatal outcome.
Objective: Study Type: Participants: To Evaluate The Impact Of First Trimester Fasting Glucose (FTFG) Level On Perinatal Outcome Retrospective cohort study 5030 Women What Was The Need For This Study? Gestational diabetes mellitus is associated with adverse obstetric outcomes such as cesarean deliveries, macrosomia, shoulder dystocia, neonatal respiratory distress syndrome and more. There is…
