Use of Metformin and Insulin Among Pregnant Women with Gestation Diabetes in The United Kingdom: A Population-Based Cohort Study.

Ya-Hui YuRobert W PlattPauline ReynierOriana H Y YuKristian B Filion

Published in: Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association (2023)

Metformin was the most prescribed medication for GDM, with large increases over the past 2 decades. The increasing use of oral-antidiabetic drugs during pregnancy, consistent with other regions, highlights the need for future studies examining effectiveness and safety of antidiabetic drug use during pregnancy.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
glycemic control
cardiovascular disease
preterm infants
current status
healthcare
gestational age
case control
adverse drug
metabolic syndrome
emergency department
insulin resistance