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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology
Outcome of pregnant diabetic patients in Benghazi (Libya) from 1984 to 1991
Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, Volume 21, No. 1, Year 1993
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During the period from 1 June 1984 to 1 June 1991, 988 pregnant diabetic patients were treated by a team of physicians and obstetricians in Benghazi Diabetic Clinic. Twelve patients were insulin-dependent (type 1) and 976 patients were non-insulin-dependent (type 2). Ninety patients were diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy. Thirty-nine patients defaulted. Eight hundred and seventy-six patients were treated with insulin and 112 patients were controlled by diet. The average daily insulin dose was 40.12 units. The majority, 64.5%, delivered vaginally and 35.5% by caesarean section. Rates of abortion, intra-uterine death and still birth were 7.99%, 3.28% and 2.6%, respectively. The mean birth weight was 3.78 ± 0.89 kg. Congenital anomalies of infants were 3.4%. Perinatal morality was 11.44%. Poor metabolic control has been associated with increased rates of abortion, intra-uterine death and congenital anomalies. It was concluded that team approach and multiple insulin injections could improve the outcome of pregnancy in developing countries to near current western standards. © 1993.
Authors & Co-Authors
Kadiki, Othman A.
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Bingazi
Benghazi Diabetic Clinic
Reddy, M. Rama Subba
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Bingazi
Benghazi Diabetic Clinic
Sahli, M. A.
Libya, Benghazi
Al Arab Medical University
Shawar, H.
Libya, Benghazi
Al Arab Medical University
Rao, S.
Libya, Benghazi
Al Arab Medical University
Statistics
Citations: 9
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/0168-8227(93)90095-M
ISSN:
01688227
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Maternal And Child Health
Noncommunicable Diseases
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Locations
Libya