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AnteayerEvidence-Based Nursing

Mental healthcare and peer support may improve the experience of diabetes self-management during pregnancy

Por: Kozlowska · O. · Moore · C.

Commentary on: Sushko K, Strachan P, Butt M, Nerenberg K, Sherifali D. Supporting self-management in women with pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy: a mixed-methods sequential comparative case study. BMC nursing. 2024 Jan 2;23(1):1.

Implications for practice and research

  • Policies are required to support self-management of diabetes during labour and delivery in practice.

  • Future research should focus on developing and implementing interventions to support self-management of diabetes during labour and delivery.

    • Context

    Sushko et al1 highlight the increasing prevalence of pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy, which represents a risk to maternal and child health. Diabetes in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of adverse perinatal and postnatal outcomes for pregnant people and infants. Thus, maintaining optimal glycaemic control during preconception and pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of complications. Many interventions and activities aim to improve glycaemic control in pregnancy, which are...
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