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Medication: Gestational diabetes and pregnancy

Journal article

Relationship between sleep disturbance and self-care in adults with type 2 diabetes

The authors examined the relationship between sleep disturbance and self-care in adults with type 2 diabetes, including both subjective and objective sleep assessments and controlling for potential covariates [read more].
Zhu B et al. Acta Diabetol 2018. doi: 10.1007/s00592-018-1181-4

Get more on:  Diabetic complicationsType 2 diabetes

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First trimester metformin exposure unlikely to raise congenital anomaly risk

A European-wide case–control study finds little evidence for risk to the developing fetus if a mother is taking metformin.

Journal article

Telemedicine in complex diabetes management

This review explores the landscape of telemedicine approaches and evidence for incorporation into general practice [read more].
McDonnell ME. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18: 42. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-1015-3

Get more on: Devices and technology | Type 1 diabetes | Type 2 diabetes

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Glyburide ‘not justified’ as first-line gestational diabetes treatment

A head-to-head trial in women with gestational diabetes has failed to prove that glyburide is statistically noninferior to insulin in terms of perinatal outcomes.

Case report

Empagliflozin, metformin, and insulin degludec, during pregnancy: A case report

The authors report the case of a 31-year-old Caucasian woman with type 2 diabetes who conceived while on therapy with empagliflozin plus metformin and insulin degludec [read more].
Formoso G et al. Acta Diabetol 2018; 55: 759. doi: 10.1007/s00592-018-1134-y

Get more on: Gestational diabetes and pregnancy | Medications | Type 2 diabetes

Journal article

Clinical management of women with monogenic diabetes during pregnancy

Here, we will review the pathophysiology of the common forms of monogenic diabetes and recent evidence and recommendations for management during pregnancy [Read more].
Dickens LT, Naylor RN. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18: 12. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-0982-8

Get more on: Monogenic diabetes | Diabetes in pregnancySulfonylureas 

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02-06-2023 | Type 1 diabetes | News

Pregnancy-specific closed-loop system proves feasible for home use

Results of a pilot study show that a hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system customized for pregnancy used by women with type 1 diabetes at home significantly improved their glucose outcomes.

10-01-2023 | Pregnancy | News

EXPECT: Degludec noninferior to detemir in pregnancy for type 1 diabetes

Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes can achieve similar glucose control regardless of whether they use insulin degludec or detemir, show the results of the randomised EXPECT trial.

29-03-2022 | Metformin | News

Paternal metformin exposure linked to increased birth defect risk

The risk for a birth defect may be increased if the father is taking metformin around the time of spermatogenesis, say researchers.

Themed collections

Pregnancy

17-10-2016 | Pregnancy | Themed collection | Collection

Diabetes in pregnancy

A special collection focusing on the important topic of diabetes in pregnancy.

Journal articles and book chapters

Guidelines

Guidelines

A convenient single access point, providing diabetes professionals with links to a comprehensive set of clinical practice guidelines from a wide range of relevant organizations.

Downloadable slides

Slides

Downloadable PowerPoint slide sets containing a variety of high-quality images and illustrations from Springer Nature’s library of published figures.

In practice

Practice tips

Practical information, guidance, and helpful resources for diabetes healthcare providers. Comprised of practical approaches, case studies, and more.

Themed collections

Themed collections

Compendia of selected, recently published, free full-text journal and book content from Springer Nature and other publishers on a particular topic within diabetes management, as recommended by our Editorial Board.

Independent Medical Education

Independent Medical Education

Educational programs building upon the most current research and professional practice recommendations, with the aim of enabling more efficient diagnosis, optimizing treatment, and improving patient outcomes.