Raafat T
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
Publications
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Original Article
Neonatal outcomes in case of euglycemic control in gestational diabetes using insulin vs metformin: Randomized controlled trial
Author(s): Hashaad A, Raafat T, Kamal A and Mansour A*
Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a major global public health issue, with prevalence increasing in recent years due to the epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Aim of the Work: to compare different neonatal outcomes according to the different treatment modalities used in the management of GDM. Our hypothesis was that Metformin is as effective and safe as insulin in patients with gestational diabetes. Patients and Methods: The current non inferiority-Randomized controlled trial was conducted at Ain Shams Maternity hospital between June 2020 to February 2021. The study included 140 outpatient cases or admitted patients for antenatal care: Group A: women were given Metformin (Total 70) and Group B: Women were given insulin. (Total 70). Results: there was no significant difference between Me.. Read More»