Abstract
Retinopathy and nephropathy are complications of diabetes mellitus that can affect women of reproductive age. This article focuses on the effect of pregnancy on the risk of progression of microvascular disease, both during gestation and at long-term follow-up. Fortunately, with intensive medical surveillance and appropriate interventions, most women with types 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus can be offered an optimistic prognosis for child bearing.
MeSH terms
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / complications*
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / complications*
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Diabetic Nephropathies / etiology*
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Diabetic Nephropathies / metabolism
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Diabetic Nephropathies / physiopathology*
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Diabetic Nephropathies / prevention & control
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Diabetic Retinopathy / etiology*
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Diabetic Retinopathy / metabolism
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Diabetic Retinopathy / physiopathology*
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Diabetic Retinopathy / prevention & control
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Disease Progression
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy in Diabetics / complications*
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Prognosis
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Risk Factors