USE OF INSULIN IN PREGNANCY
VALUE TO DIABETIC WOMEN
(P.A.) WELLINGTON, Feb. 17.
Because of the drug insulin, New Zealand to-day has many healthy young citizens who would probably not have survived delivery some years ago. The part the drug has played in allowing diabetic women good expectancy of motherhood was discussed during the conference of the New Zealand branch of the British Medical Association which finished in Wellington to-day. Before the advent of insulin in 1921, it was stated, women had little chance of becoming mothers if they were diabetics. Their fertility was low and if they did become pregnant they were in constant danger. Their children were frequently stillborn. Insulin has changed that. It has increased fertility in women with diabetes and recent development of its use in diet, combined in some instances with sex hormones, has brought many more live babies into the world. Throughout pregnancy in such cases constant attention from and co-operation between the obstetrican and the physician is necessary. In addition, a Caesarian delivery is strongly advocated.
Papers on the subject were read to the conference by Dr T. R. Plunkett and Dr. W. E. Henley, of Auckland.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 70, Issue 107, 18 February 1950, Page 3
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194USE OF INSULIN IN PREGNANCY Ashburton Guardian, Volume 70, Issue 107, 18 February 1950, Page 3
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