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Balance risk with reality for pre-conception diabetic counseling


 

REPORTING FROM ENDO 2018

The use of prenatal vitamins is another area where strong evidence is lacking, said Dr. Kirk. What is known is the folic acid supplementation “has been proven beyond a doubt to lower the rate of neural tube complications. And it’s cheap, and it’s easy to take. So any woman who’s even hinting at getting pregnant should be placed on those,” she said.

Dr. Kirk had no financial disclosures.

SOURCE: Kirk S. ENDO 2018, Session M-02-3.

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