Questions

• What is the incidence of gestational diabetes compared to preexisting diabetes in pregnancy ?
• Prior to conception what should be ensured in diabetic patient ?
• Which hormonal changes in pregnancy affect control of diabetes?
• What are Maternal complications of Diabetes ?
• What are Fetal complications in Diabetes ?
• What clinical examinations are performed routinely at booking in diabetic pregnancies?

Questions on Antenatal, Delivery and Postnatal Care

• Revise: How is diabetes diagnosed ?
• What would you ask a patient with pre-existing diabetes in antenatal clinic ?
• What should be the aims at Antenatal care ?
• What does high serum HbA1c in first trimester indicate ?
• When is Delivery Advised if patient was diabetic ?
• What are the principles of managing diabetes during induction of labour, during labour, C-Section and post delivery ?
• What is Macrosomia ?
• What are the risks associated with diabetes at time of delivery ?
• What is Shoulder Dystocia ?
• Why would a neonate develop Hypoglycemia ?