Understanding pregnancy outcomes in women with diabetes

This is a Danish research registry that gathers detailed health information from pregnant women who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, their partners, and their babies. Researchers want to better understand how diabetes affects pregnancy outcomes and the long-term health of mothers and children. By collecting this information over time, scientists hope to develop more personalized and effective treatments for pregnant women with diabetes.

Women with pre-existing diabetes face higher risks of pregnancy complications, and their babies are more likely to be born large or early. While Denmark successfully tracked this information for type 1 diabetes in the 1990s, there is now a major gap—especially since type 2 diabetes is increasingly common in younger women. This registry aims to fill that gap and gather important information about partners and social factors that could help doctors provide better, more personalized care.