[Plasma fructosamine to evaluate metabolic control among women with gestational diabetes].

Background: Metabolic control of diabetic pregnant women is assessed using glycated hemoglobin (HbAlc) levels and fasting blood sugar. Another glycated protein, namely fructosamine, can be an indicator of average glucose levels during the last three weeks.

Aim: To evaluate plasma fructosamine as an indicator of glycemic control in women with gestational diabetes.

[Presence of metabolic syndrome among patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus].

Background: Metabolic Syndrome (MS) is related to insulin resistance and to type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) may also develop this condition.

Aim: To determine the prevalence of MS in patients with T1DM.