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Ana Paiva, RN, MSc APDP - Diabetes Portugal
(Education and Research C; Rua Salitre, 118-120, 1250-203 Lisbon, Portugal, PT
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Joao-Filipe MD, PhD
Raposo Endocrinology APDP - Diabetes Portugal
Education and Research C, Lisbon, PT
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RN, PhD Angus Forbes
Nursing Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwife London GB
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TYPE 1 DIABETES WOMEN'S VIEWS ABOUT
PRECONCEPTION CARE- A QUALITATIVE STUDY
Background: Pregnancy in women with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is
associated with increased complications for both baby and mother; such
complications can be reduced with careful pregnancy planning. Preconception
care (PCC) enhances pregnancy outcomes by helping women to optimise their
glycaemic control, through supportive intervention. However, despite these
benefits the uptake and adherence to PCC is low. This qualitative study aimed to
generate