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Maternal Exposure to Metformin Safe: Proves a Largest Cohort study
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Overview
A recent study published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care, aimed to investigate if maternal pregnancy exposure to metformin is associated with increased risk of long-term and short-term adverse outcomes in the child.
Study was conducted in Finland included singleton children born 2004–2016 with maternal pregnancy exposure to metformin or insulin,3967 participants were given metformin only , 5273 insulin only and 889 combination treatment.
The primary outcomes were long-term offspring obesity, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, diabetes, hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, and challenges in motor social development.
Speakers
Dr Priyanka Ahuja
MBBS- MAMC Delhi, MS(Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
MBBS- MAMC Delhi, MS(Obstetrics & Gynaecology) - MUHS, Senior Residency- Safdarjung Hospital . Won numerous awards in the same field. Her interest lies in the field of Obstetrics, women and child health. At Medical Dialogues she talks about latest research in the field of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women Health. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751