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Demographics, prevalence and outcomes of diabetes in pregnancy in NW Ontario
Ruben Hummelen1, Ribal Kattini2, Jenna Poirier2, Sharen Madden1, Holly Ockenden3, Joseph Dooley4, Len Kelly5
1 Division of Clinical Sciences, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada
2 Research Intern Anishnaabe Bimaadiziwin Research Program, Sioux Lookout NOSM Local Education Group, Ontario, Canada
3 Research Coordinator, BORN Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
4 Division of Clinical Sciences, Northern Ontario School of Medicine; Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre, Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada
5 Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre, Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada
Correspondence Address:
MD, M Clin Sci, FCFP, FRRM Len Kelly
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre, Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Canada
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | 2 |
DOI: 10.4103/CJRM.CJRM_71_19
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Introduction: Diabetes in pregnancy confers increased risk. This study examines the prevalence and birth outcomes of diabetes in pregnancy at the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) and other small Ontario hospitals.
Methods: This was a retrospective study of maternal profile: age, parity, comorbidities, mode of delivery, neonatal birth weight, APGARS and complications. Data were compared to other Ontario hospitals offering an equivalent level of obstetrical services.
Results: Type 2 diabetes mellitus in pregnancy is far more prevalent in mothers who deliver at SLMHC (relative risk [RR]: 20.9, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 16.0–27.2); the rates of gestational diabetes (GDM) are double (RR: 2.0, 95% CI: 1.7–2.3). SLMHC mothers with diabetes were on average 5 years younger and of greater parity with increased substance use. Neonates largely had equivalent outcomes except for increased macrosomia, neonatal hypoglycaemia and hyperbilirubinaemia in GDM pregnancies.
Conclusion: Patients with diabetes in pregnancy at SLMHC differ substantially from mothers delivering at Ontario hospitals with a comparable level of service. Programming and resources must meet the service needs of these patients.
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