Poor blood sugar control and the signs of premature delivery or premature rupture of membranes often resulted in hospitalization for tocolysis, causing significant stress to the mother and her family.

• 糖尿病孕妇若因血糖控制差合并早产或早期破水等现象，均需要住院安胎，此一过程对孕妇及其家庭上，亦会造成沉重的压力及负担。