New research published in Diabetic Medicinethis week found that the standard NHS procedures for processing gestational diabetes blood sugar tests were leading to more than 50% of cases being missed. If undiagnosed or untreated gestational diabetes is associated with serious complications for the mother, such as the development of preeclampsia, and for the baby an increased risk of admission to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for breathing difficulties, low blood sugar and in some severe cases, a risk of major complications including stillbirth and death. These risks can be reduced with timely diagnosis and intervention during the pregnancy.
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The study, carried out by Professor Claire Meek of the University of Leicester and colleagues at the University of Cambridge with funding from the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) found that processing
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