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Diabetes Complicating Pregnancy and Hypertension

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Diabetes complicating pregnancy and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are common complications and are significant causes of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. In this chapter, we will discuss the definitions of gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, common etiologic and pathophysiologic factors, and the management of the pregnant diabetic with hypertension.

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  1. Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of OB Gyn, SUNY, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA

    Nicholas Baranco, Robert K. Silverman, John T. Nosovitch Jr, Robert Eden & D. S. Mastrogiannis

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Baranco, N., Silverman, R.K., Nosovitch, J.T., Eden, R., Mastrogiannis, D.S. (2023). Diabetes Complicating Pregnancy and Hypertension. In: Berbari, A.E., Mancia, G. (eds) Blood Pressure Disorders in Diabetes Mellitus. Updates in Hypertension and Cardiovascular Protection. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-13009-0_4

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