1.Impact of elevated glycated hemoglobin in the first trimester and its variation from the first to the second trimester on pregnancy outcomes
Lixia SHEN ; Lingyi KONG ; Xiaohong LIN ; Yihong HUANG ; Haitian CHEN ; Zilian WANG ; Dongyu WANG
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2025;28(1):28-35
Objective:To explore the correlation between the elevation of glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in the first trimester and its change from the first to the second trimester and adverse pregnancy outcomes.Methods:This was a bidirectional cohort study. Singleton pregnant women who delivered in the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University from March 1, 2021, to July 31, 2024, and had HbA1c results in the first and second trimesters were included. Those with HbA1c<5.7% in the first trimester were described as group E1, and those with HbA1c between 5.7% and 6.4% were described as group E2. Those with HbA1c<5.2% in the second trimester were described as group S1, and those with HbA1c between 5.2% and 6.4% were described as group S2. Accordingly, the changing trend of HbA1c from the first to the second trimester was divided into group E1-S1, group E1-S2, group E2-S1, and group E2-S2. Clinical indicators such as gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), preeclampsia, preterm birth, preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), polyhydramnios, large for gestational age infants, small for gestational age infants, neonatal hypoglycemia, and neonatal transfer were collected. Comparisons between groups were performed using t-tests, analysis of variance, Mann-Whitney U tests, Kruskal-Wallis tests, Chi square tests, and Fisher's exact test. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the impact of HbA1c in the first trimester and the changing trend of HbA1c from the first to the second trimester on pregnancy outcomes. Results:During the study period, a total of 6 500 pregnant women were included for analysis, among which 209 (3.2%) had HbA1c between 5.7% and 6.4% in the first trimester. Taking those with HbA1c<5.7% as a reference, HbA1c between 5.7% and 6.4% in the first trimester was an independent risk factor for GDM, preterm birth, and PPROM [ OR (95% CI) were 3.304 (2.465-4.427), 1.545 (1.008-2.368), and 1.872 (1.042-3.361), respectively]. Taking group E1-S1 as a reference, HbA1c<5.7% in the first trimester and 5.2%-6.4% in the second trimester (group E1-S2) was an independent risk factor for GDM, preterm birth, PPROM, and neonatal hypoglycemia [ OR (95% CI) were 2.770 (2.370-3.237), 1.424 (1.132-1.791), 1.614 (1.179-2.211), and 2.047 (1.024-4.092), respectively]; HbA1c between 5.7% and 6.4% in the first trimester and<5.2% in the second trimester (group E2-S1) was an independent risk factor for PPROM [ OR (95% CI) was 3.408 (1.187-9.784)]; HbA1c between 5.7% and 6.4% in the first trimester and 5.2%-6.4% in the second trimester (group E2-S2) was an independent risk factor for GDM and preterm birth [ OR (95% CI) were 4.651 (3.282-6.592) and 1.724 (1.066-2.786), respectively]. Conclusions:HbA1c between 5.7% and 6.4% in the first trimester was significantly associated with an increased risk of GDM, preterm birth, and PPROM. For those with HbA1c between 5.7% and 6.4% in the first trimester, if the HbA1c level decreased in the second trimester, only the risk of PPROM increased significantly; conversely, if the HbA1c level continued to increase in the second trimester, the risks of GDM and preterm birth both increased significantly.
2.Impact of elevated glycated hemoglobin in the first trimester and its variation from the first to the second trimester on pregnancy outcomes
Lixia SHEN ; Lingyi KONG ; Xiaohong LIN ; Yihong HUANG ; Haitian CHEN ; Zilian WANG ; Dongyu WANG
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2025;28(1):28-35
Objective:To explore the correlation between the elevation of glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in the first trimester and its change from the first to the second trimester and adverse pregnancy outcomes.Methods:This was a bidirectional cohort study. Singleton pregnant women who delivered in the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University from March 1, 2021, to July 31, 2024, and had HbA1c results in the first and second trimesters were included. Those with HbA1c<5.7% in the first trimester were described as group E1, and those with HbA1c between 5.7% and 6.4% were described as group E2. Those with HbA1c<5.2% in the second trimester were described as group S1, and those with HbA1c between 5.2% and 6.4% were described as group S2. Accordingly, the changing trend of HbA1c from the first to the second trimester was divided into group E1-S1, group E1-S2, group E2-S1, and group E2-S2. Clinical indicators such as gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), preeclampsia, preterm birth, preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), polyhydramnios, large for gestational age infants, small for gestational age infants, neonatal hypoglycemia, and neonatal transfer were collected. Comparisons between groups were performed using t-tests, analysis of variance, Mann-Whitney U tests, Kruskal-Wallis tests, Chi square tests, and Fisher's exact test. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the impact of HbA1c in the first trimester and the changing trend of HbA1c from the first to the second trimester on pregnancy outcomes. Results:During the study period, a total of 6 500 pregnant women were included for analysis, among which 209 (3.2%) had HbA1c between 5.7% and 6.4% in the first trimester. Taking those with HbA1c<5.7% as a reference, HbA1c between 5.7% and 6.4% in the first trimester was an independent risk factor for GDM, preterm birth, and PPROM [ OR (95% CI) were 3.304 (2.465-4.427), 1.545 (1.008-2.368), and 1.872 (1.042-3.361), respectively]. Taking group E1-S1 as a reference, HbA1c<5.7% in the first trimester and 5.2%-6.4% in the second trimester (group E1-S2) was an independent risk factor for GDM, preterm birth, PPROM, and neonatal hypoglycemia [ OR (95% CI) were 2.770 (2.370-3.237), 1.424 (1.132-1.791), 1.614 (1.179-2.211), and 2.047 (1.024-4.092), respectively]; HbA1c between 5.7% and 6.4% in the first trimester and<5.2% in the second trimester (group E2-S1) was an independent risk factor for PPROM [ OR (95% CI) was 3.408 (1.187-9.784)]; HbA1c between 5.7% and 6.4% in the first trimester and 5.2%-6.4% in the second trimester (group E2-S2) was an independent risk factor for GDM and preterm birth [ OR (95% CI) were 4.651 (3.282-6.592) and 1.724 (1.066-2.786), respectively]. Conclusions:HbA1c between 5.7% and 6.4% in the first trimester was significantly associated with an increased risk of GDM, preterm birth, and PPROM. For those with HbA1c between 5.7% and 6.4% in the first trimester, if the HbA1c level decreased in the second trimester, only the risk of PPROM increased significantly; conversely, if the HbA1c level continued to increase in the second trimester, the risks of GDM and preterm birth both increased significantly.
3.Progress in application of insulin analogues during pregnancy
Yihong HUANG ; Shaole SHI ; Zilian WANG
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2022;25(10):776-780
Insulin analogues can reduce gestational hyperglycemia more safely and effectively because their molecular structure and metabolic characteristics are more consistent with the characteristics of gestational glucose metabolism. However, the safety and effectiveness of some insulin analogues in pregnancy remain unclear. At present, only a few insulin analogues, insulin aspart, insulin lispro and insulin detemir, have been approved for use during pregnancy in China. As for misuse or off-label insulin analogues during pregnancy, clinicians should make adjustments based on published clinical safety data. In this review, the safety and progress in the management of gestational hyperglycemia with rapid- and long-acting insulin analogues and insulin degludec/insulin aspart are reviewed to provide reference for insulin therapy during pregnancy.
4.Efficacy of low energy 1064 nm Q-switched laser and intense pulsed light in treatment of facial post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Zilian HUANG ; Jing YANG ; Yuxue GAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2015;21(3):155-157
Objective To study the feasibility of joint phototherapy in the treatment of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and non-drug therapy in clinical popularization value of 1064 nm Qswitched laser in combination with low energy intense pulsed noncoherent light for secondary pigmentation.Methods A total of 128 patients with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation were randomly divided into 3 groups according to different treatments:first group (42 cases) was subjected to low energy 1064 nm Q-switched laser treatment;second group (40 cases) had intense pulsed light treatment;third group (46 cases) had low energy 1064 nm Q-switched laser plus intense pulsed light therapy.Results After treating for 6 times,the effective rates of intense pulsed light and Q laser were 50% (20/40) and 52.4% (22/42),respectively,without statistical significance between two groups (P>0.05).Effective rate of the third group was 73.9% (34/46),with significant difference (P<0.05),compared with the first two groups.Conclusions For those who refuse any drug treatment,low energy 1064 nm Q-switched laser with intense pulsed light therapy is an effective option to facial postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.Furthermore,it has obvious and safe effect without complications and deserves popularization.
5.The Morbidity Trend of the Preterm Delivery in Thirty Years and Sampling Analysis of the Obsterical Factors
Minling CHEN ; Shunying HUANG ; Zilian WANG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2001;22(1):68-72
【Objective】 To investigate the morbidity trend of the preterm delivery.【Methods】 A retrospective study was done on the delivery data in our hospital from 1969 to 1998. Select the cases on annual August as the sam pling units, and divided those 253 cases into three decade groups, to analyze th e obsterical factors affecting the preterm delivery.【Results】 ① The morbidity of the preterm delivery in thirty years was 4.72%(95% CI 4.16, 5.32). ② The re were no obvious changes of the morbidity among the years, and had no seasonal aggregation. ③ The cesarean section rates in the third decade increased signif icantly than those in former two decades (P<0.05). ④ As time goes on, the i ncidence of premature rupture of membrane increased, and that of the preterm del ivery with no obvious complication decreased. The cases with the intrauterine fe tal distress and IVF-ET in the third decade were significantly increased. ⑤ Th e gestation age and birth weight increased significantly, especially in the thir d decade, but the neonatal mortality had no obvious change. 【Conclusions】 Ther e was no reduction of the morbidity of the preterm delivery, further studies sho uld be emphasized. It seems unlikely the increased of cesarean section rates wil l reduce the neonatal mortality. PROM is important factors affecting the preterm delivery, and the IVF women may be at higher risk of preterm delivery.

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