Table 1. Factors affecting poor pregnancy outcomes in a woman with diabetes
Unplanned pregnancy
Lack of preconception counselling
Maternal social deprivation
Smoking
Alcohol use
No contraceptive use 12 months prior to pregnancy
No preconception folic acid
Suboptimal glycaemic control prior to and during pregnancy
Pre-existing diabetic complications
Evidence of intrauterine growth restriction
Lack of retinal screening 12 months prior to pregnancy