ABSTRACT Objective: Pregnancy complicated by type 2 diabetes is rising, while data on type 2 diabetes first diagnosed in pregnancy (overt diabetes) are scarce. We aimed to describe the frequency and characteristics of pregnant women with overt diabetes, compare them to those with known pregestational diabetes, and evaluate the potential predictors for the diagnosis of overt diabetes. Subjects and methods: A retrospective cohort study including all pregnant women with type 2 diabetes evaluated in two public hospitals in Porto Alegre, Brazil, from May 20, 2005, to June 30, 2021. Classic and obstetric factors associated with type 2 diabetes risk were compared between the two groups, using machine learning techniques and multivariable analysis with Poisson regression. Results: Overt diabetes occurred in 33% (95% confidence interval: 29%-37%) of 646 women. Characteristics of women with known or unknown type 2 diabetes were similar; excessive weight was the most common risk factor, affecting ~90% of women. Age >30 years and positive family history of diabetes were inversely related to a diagnosis of overt diabetes, while previous delivery of a macrosomic baby behaved as a risk factor in younger multiparous women; previous gestational diabetes and chronic hypertension were not relevant risk factors. Conclusion: Characteristics of women with overt diabetes are similar to those of women with pregestational diabetes. Classic risk factors for diabetes not included in current questionnaires can help identify women at risk of type 2 diabetes before they become pregnant.

ABSTRACT Objective Our objective was to evaluate gestational weight gain (GWG) patterns and their relation to birth weight. Subjects and methods We prospectively enrolled 474 women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) at a university hospital (Porto Alegre, Brazil, November 2009-May 2015). GWG was categorized according to the 2009 Institute of Medicine guidelines; birth weight was classified as large (LGA) or small (SGA) for gestational age. Adjusted relative risks (aRRs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were determined. Results Adequate GWG occurred in 121 women [25.5%, 95% CI: 22, 30%]; excessive, in 180 [38.0%, 95% CI: 34, 43%]; and insufficient, in 173 [36.5%, 95% CI: 32, 41%]. In women with normal body mass index (BMI), the prevalence of SGA was higher in those with insufficient compared to adequate GWG (30% vs. 0%, p < 0.001). In women with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2, excessive GWG increased the prevalence of LGA [aRR 2.58, 95% CI: 1.06, 6.29] and protected from SGA [aRR 0.25, 95% CI: 0.10, 0.64]. Insufficient vs. adequate GWG did not influence the prevalence of SGA [aRR 0.61, 95% CI: 0.31, 1.22]; insufficient vs. excessive GWG protected from LGA [aRR 0.46, 95% CI: 0.23, 0.91]. Conclusions One quarter of this cohort achieved adequate GWG, indicating that specific ranges have to be tailored for GDM. To prevent inadequate birth weight, excessive GWG in women with higher BMI and less than recommended GWG in normal BMI women should be avoided; less than recommended GWG may be suitable for overweight and obese women.

O Grupo de Trabalho em Diabetes e Gravidez, reunido durante o XI Congresso Brasileiro de Diabetes em 1997, elaborou normas para o manejo do diabetes gestacional e pré-gestacional. Em 2001, nova reunião ocorreu visando atualizar os posicionamentos assumidos em 1997, a partir de novas evidências da literatura. As mudanças sugeridas estão incorporadas no documento a seguir. O rastreamento do diabetes gestacional deve ser universal e, para isso, é sugerido o emprego da glicemia de jejum a partir da 20ª semana de gestação. Os pontos de corte para classificação de rastreamento positivo são 85mg/dl ou 90mg/dl; nos casos de rastreamento positivo, o exame recomendado é o teste oral de tolerância com 75g de glicose e os critérios para o diagnóstico do diabetes gestacional são glicemia de jejum > ou = 110mg/dl ou glicemia de 2h > ou = 140mg/dl. São apresentadas também estratégias de manejo metabólico e obstétrico do diabetes gestacional e do diabetes pré-gestacional.

Clinical guidelines for the management of gestational and pre-gestational diabetes were prepared by the Diabetes and Pregnancy Task Force, during the XI Brazilian Diabetes Congress, held in 1997. A new meeting was held in 2001 to revise recommendations for screening, diagnosis and management of gestational diabetes, based on the new evidences generated on these issues. Universal screening of pregnant women is advised beginning at the 20th week of gestation, using fasting plasma glucose. Cut points of 85mg/dl or 90mg/dl are used to classify a positive screening. A 75g oral glucose tolerance test is performed if the screening test is positive. The diagnostic cut points suggested to define glucose alterations are a fasting plasma glucose <FONT FACE=Symbol>³</FONT>110mg/dl or a 2h plasma glucose <FONT FACE=Symbol>³</FONT>140mg/dl. Endocrine and obstetric management of gestational diabetes as well as a review on pre-gestational diabetes management are also presented.