INTEGRATED CARE APPROACHES FOR DIABETES MANAGEMENT IN PREGNANCY: MULTIDISCIPLINARY STRATEGIES AND OUTCOMES

Background:Diabetes in pregnancy, including pre-existing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes as well as gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), is a major global health challenge. It is associated with increased risks of maternal complications, adverse neonatal outcomes, and long-term metabolic disorders in both mother and child. Fragmented healthcare delivery often limits effective management, underscoring the need for integrated and multidisciplinary approaches.

Objective:This review aimed to synthesize current evidence on integrated care approaches for diabetes management during pregnancy, emphasizing key components, implementation models, outcomes, challenges, and future directions.

Methods:A narrative review of contemporary literature was conducted, focusing on integrated care models and multidisciplinary strategies applied to diabetes in pregnancy. Sources included peer-reviewed articles, clinical guidelines, and systematic reviews published in recent years. Key themes analyzed were components of integrated care, care delivery models, clinical outcomes, cost-effectiveness, patient satisfaction, and barriers to implementation.