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. 2026 Mar 3;16(3):410. doi: 10.3390/life16030410
GDM Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
T1DM Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
T2DM Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
OGTT Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
BMI Body Mass Index
HbA1c Glycated Hemoglobin
VRII Variable Rate Insulin Infusion
CS Cesarean Section
GA Gestational Age
MOPH Ministry of Public Health
WHO World Health Organization
IOM Institute of Medicine
CVD Cardiovascular Disease
A summary of the Audit in context and key points:
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1. What is already known about the subject?
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    Appropriate management of diabetes in pregnancy is critical for enhancing safe maternal and neonatal outcomes.

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    Adherence to national guidelines can improve outcomes but is often suboptimal.

2. What are the key questions?
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    Are current practices in line with the Qatar National Guideline for managing diabetes in pregnancy?

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    What gaps exist in the adherence to these guidelines?

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    How can the management of diabetes in pregnancy be improved at local setting?

3. What are the findings?
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    Significant gaps in guideline compliance, particularly in documentation and referral practices.

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    Low rates of dietician referrals and incomplete patient records.

4. How does this impact clinical practice for the foreseeable future?
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    Highlights the need for improved adherence to guidelines and better record-keeping.

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    Recommendations will enhance patient care and potentially improve outcomes for women with GDM.