Appropriate pregnancy preparation for women with type 2 diabetes reduces the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including birth defects and perinatal death. Clinical guidance recommends diabetes-specific care and medication review prior to pregnancy to promote the early identification of modifiable risk factors.
In addition to chronic effects on the respiratory system, COVID-19 can affect other organs, even after a relatively mild acute illness with unclear effects in the longterm. The post-COVID- 19 syndrome may impact on body composition, particularly visceral adipose tissue (VAT), induce whole-body insulin resistance and maybe cause or worsen hepatic steatosis.