Trends in the incidence of diabetes, its clinical sequelae, and associated costs in pregnancy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increasing diabetes prevalence affects a substantial number of pregnant women in the United States. Our aims were to evaluate health outcomes, medical costs, risks and types of complications associated with diabetes in pregnancy for mothers and newborns.

Methods

In this retrospective claims analysis, patients were identified from the Truven Health MarketScan(®) database (2004-2011 inclusive). Participants were aged 18-45 years, with ascertainable diabetes status [Yes/No], date of birth event >2005 and continuous health plan enrolment ≥21 months before and 3 months after the birth.

Results

In total, 839 792 pregnancies were identified, and 66 041 (7.86%) were associated with diabetes mellitus [type 1 (T1DM), 0.13%; type 2 (T2DM), 1.21%; gestational (GDM), 6.

SUBMITTER: Jovanovic L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4676929 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature