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Pediatric Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
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Assessing the knowledge of the consequences of uncontrolled diabetes in pregnancy and its effects on fetal development, among female adolescents with type 1 diabetes

Anna Wołoszyn-Durkiewicz
,
Magdalena Żalińska
,
Agnieszka Brandt
,
Małgorzata Myśliwiec
,
Maja Ściesińska
,
Joanna Kuhn

Pediatr Endocrinol Diabetes Metab 2017;23,4:188-196
Online publish date: 2018/03/15
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Introduction. Two forms of diabetes can be distinguished during pregnancy: gestational diabetes and pregestational diabetes, which exists prior to pregnancy. In young women, the most common form of pregestational diabetes is type 1 diabetes (T1D). Regarding the decreasing age of sexual initiation and health risks for the mother and child related to hyperglycemia, it is essential that adolescents with T1D possess proper knowledge of pregnancy planning and diabetes management in case of pregnancy. Preconception counseling in adolescent patients with T1D remains a challenge for the whole therapeutic team. Aim of the study. Assessing the awareness of consequences of  uncontrolled diabetes on the course of pregnancy and fetal development among patients with T1D. Material and methods. The study was carried out in the group of 70 patients with T1D, aaged 15-18 years. The survey was consisted of 25 questions regarding health status, lifestyle, the knowledge of self-management of diabetes and the impact of diabetes on pregnancy and fetal development. Respondents were asked to indicate the sources of information from which they had  gianed knowledge about the aforesaid issues. The data obtained were statistically analyzed. Results. 20% (n=14) of respondents declared sexual activity. In the group of sexually active patients, in 50% (n=7) last HbA1c level, reported by subjects, was between 7.5-9%, and in 21.4% (n=3) >9%. The patients were aware of the consequences of uncontrolled diabetes on fetal development, however their knowledge was unsatisfactory. Surveyed adolescents indicated metabolic disorders (61.4 %, n=43), central nervous system malformations (55.7%, n=39) and heart defects (47.1%, n=33) as the most frequent complications. The respondents gathered knowledge mainly from a diabetologist (40%, n=28) and the Internet (40%, n=28). The majority of patients stated that preconception care should be provided by a diabetologist (88.6%, n=62) or a gynecologist (70%, n=49). Conclusion. In spite of continuous diabetes care, adolescents with T1D do not possess sufficient knowledge regarding the consequences of hyperglycemia during pregnancy. This study has emphasized the need for including reproductive health issues in diabetes education addressed to adolescent patients.
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type 1 diabetes, adolescents, pregnancy, fetal development 


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