Clinical case of achieving compensation for type 2 diabetes mellitus in preparation for pregnancy in a woman of reproductive age

Markina J.M.

D.O. Ott Research Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Petersburg, Russia

A clinical case of a patient with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) is presented. The patient with a diagnosis of “impaired glucose tolerance” was not seen by an endocrinologist, did not follow a diet, independently discontinued the prescribed metformin, and did not control her glycemic level. She consulted an endocrinologist when started planning her pregnancy. The patient was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, and combination glucose-lowering therapy was recommended. Next, the selection of therapy was assessed, the reliable long-term compensation of diabetes was achieved, and the long-awaited pregnancy occurred.
Conclusion. Therapy with gosogliptin has proven its effectiveness and safety in early treatment using rational combinations of drugs with a high safety profile

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Corresponding author: Julia M. Markina, Endocrinologist, D.O. Ott Research Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Petersburg, Russia; juliamarkinaendo@gmail.com

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