Alpha-Methyldopa May Attenuate Insulin Demand in Women with Gestational Diabetes Treated with Betamethasone

Alpha-Methyldopa May Attenuate Insulin Demand in Women with Gestational Diabetes Treated with Betamethasone

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. Alpha-methyl-DOPA (αMD) is a commonly used medication for hypertension in pregnant women. This medication may be associated with alteration in insulin resistance and glucose homeostasis. The aim of the presen...

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Main Authors: Ioannis Kakoulidis, Costas Thomopoulos, Ioannis Ilias, Stefanos Stergiotis, Stefanos Togias, Aikaterini Michou, Charalampos Milionis, Evangelia Venaki, Eftychia Koukkou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
gestational diabetes
hypertension
pregnancy-induced
methyldopa
insulin
human
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/10/1/135

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