Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy

Definition

A condition caused by dysfunctional maternal insulin receptors. This condition is characterised by glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy, with at least one of the following criteria met: fasting plasma glucose greater than or equal to 7.0 millimoles per litre (126 mg/dL); 2-hour plasma glucose greater than or equal to 11.1 millimoles per litre (200 mg/dL) following a 75 gram oral glucose load; random plasma glucose greater than or equal to 11.1 millimoles per litre (200 mg/dL). Confirmation is by an oral glucose tolerance test.

5 subordinate codes

• JA63.0Pre-existing type 1 diabetes mellitus in pregnancy
• JA63.1Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus in pregnancy
• JA63.2Diabetes mellitus arising in pregnancy
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Certain specified maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy

• JA60Excessive vomiting in pregnancy
• JA61Venous complications in pregnancy
• JA62Infections of genitourinary tract in pregnancy
• JA64Malnutrition in pregnancy
• JA65Maternal care for other conditions predominantly related to pregnancy
• JA66Clinical findings on antenatal screening of mother
• JA67Complications of anaesthesia during pregnancy
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified