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Long-term follow-up of women with gestational diabetes mellitus: the South Australian Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Recall Register.
- Source :
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The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology [Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol] 2010 Apr; Vol. 50 (2), pp. 127-31. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Background: Women who have had gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Early detection and management of type 2 diabetes are important for reducing associated complications and costs.<br />Aims: To evaluate an existing register for long-term follow-up of women who have been diagnosed with GDM.<br />Methods: Recruitment to the GDM Recall Register began at the diabetes centres of two hospitals in South Australia from July 2002, and was expanded to include a third hospital from September 2005. Women enrolled on the Register are sent an annual letter reminding them that they are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and encouraging them to get their blood glucose checked. An update form is also included for women to complete and return to the Register.<br />Results: As at 30 June 2009, 817 women were enrolled on the Register. Of women diagnosed with GDM at the participating hospital sites, recruitment to the Register was 68.4% in 2002 and 64.4% in 2007. Of the 429 women who had been sent their first reminder letter, 46.4% had returned the update form. Of these, 56.3% had undergone a glucose test for diabetes. Two women reported developing type 2 diabetes.<br />Conclusions: Expansion of the GDM Recall Register is likely to result in increased opportunities for early detection of diabetes for this high-risk group in South Australia, therefore allowing earlier intervention and treatment to prevent or reduce serious, costly diabetes-related complications.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1479-828X
- Volume :
- 50
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20522067
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.2010.01140.x