Pregnancy complicated by diabetes mellitus, superimposed preeclampsia, and adult respiratory distress syndrome: a case study.

Pregnancy complicated by insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus carries severe physiologic risks for both the mother and the fetus. This article presents a case study to illustrate disease progression through multiple systems and psychosocial complications associated with diabetes mellitus in pregnancy. The case study also illustrates the role of nursing interventions, the use of technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration in caring for the patient and her family.