Diabetes in pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the folate recommendation for women with diabetes?
A
High dose folate supplementation up to 12 weeks
2
Q
Which cardiovascular medications should be stopped in pregnancy?
A
ACEI/ARB (even with nephropathy), statins
3
Q
What are the issues related to diabetes in pregnancy?
A
- Ketoacidosis
- Severe hypoglycaemia
- Progression of microvascular complications (therefore should examine the retina pre-conception and during each trimester)
4
Q
What are suitable antihypertensive agents in the setting of diabetic nephropathy in pregnancy?
A
methyldopa, labetalol, nifedipine
