Evaluation of Iodine Supplementation in Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes: IODIAB Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Iodine supplementation is indicated by the French National Authority for Health (HAS) and the World Health Organization (WHO) during pregnancy. This study investigates whether this supplementation is consistently prescribed in line with WHO recommendations in pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus.

Method

A total of 99 women with a diagnosis of gestational diabetes were included in the study and were all closely monitored.

Results

Only 17 (17.2%) patients received the recommended iodine supplementation. The follow-up, whether conducted by a gynecologist or midwife, did not influence the prescription of iodine supplements. By contrast, 72 (72.7%) of patients received folic acid supplementation.

Conclusions

The prescription of iodi

SUBMITTER: Dardari D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9778216 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature