[The influence of prenatal glucocorticoids on glycemic control among pregnant women with type I diabetes]

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of glucocorticoids treatment, administered for a severe risk of premature delivery. The study material consisted of 30 diabetic mothers treated with intensive insulin therapy. The effects of steroid treatment on glucose level two days prior, one day prior, during 1-, or 2-, or 3-days therapy and the first 2 days following treatment were determined. No case of ketoacidosis was reported.