A Randomized Clinical Trial of the Insulin Pump vs Intensive Conventional Therapy in Diabetic Pregnancies
Coustan D, Reece E, Sherwin R, Rudolf M, Bates S, Sockin S, Holford T, Tamborlane W. A Randomized Clinical Trial of the Insulin Pump vs Intensive Conventional Therapy in Diabetic Pregnancies. JAMA 1986, 255: 631-636. PMID: 3511311, DOI: 10.1001/jama.1986.03370050073024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiabetic womenGlucose levelsIntensive conventional insulin therapyInpatient clinical research centerExcellent metabolic controlPregnant diabetic womenConventional insulin therapyClinical Research CenterMean glucose levelPrevention of hyperglycemiaHome glucose monitoringIntensive conventional therapyFrequent telephone contactChemical hypoglycemiaPerinatal outcomesSymptomatic hypoglycemiaDiabetic controlDiabetic pregnanciesInsulin therapyGlycemic excursionsHemoglobin levelsConventional therapyClinical trialsInsulin administrationTelephone contact