Planning Pregnancy in Patients with Diabetes

The ultimate aim of diabetes management is for patients to live a normal life without complications as much as possible. This also applies to diabetic women who wish to embark on pregnancy. In order to achieve this, appropriate planning should be made. Dr. Katia Vella, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, will be providing important information on this subject in this module. The following aspects will be discussed throughout this presentation:

• Complications associated with pregnancy in diabetes
• Preconception counselling
• Preconception care
• Glycaemic targets in pregnancy
• Pregnancy and drug considerations
• Online resources