A critical resource for healthcare professionals, covering classifications, screening and diagnosis, MNT medications and postpartum considerations, in addition to cultural competency that GDM treatment requires.
ADA Guide to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
ADA Guide to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus  

ADA Guide to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus


While gestational diabetes is one of pregnancy's most common complications, the associated risks for mothers with GDM and their children are startling. This new, comprehensive guide is a critical resource for healthcare professionals, covering classifications, screening and diagnosis, MNT, medications and postpartum considerations, in addition to cultural competency that GDM treatment requires.

Table of Contents

Reviewers
Foreword
Preface

Chapter 1
Historical Background

Chapter 2
Pathophysiology

Chapter 3
Classification, Screening and Diagnosis

Chapter 4
Complications Associated with Gestational Diabetes

Chapter 5
Maternal and Fetal Testing in Pregnancy

Chapter 6
Medical Nutrition Therapy

Chapter 7
Medications and Supplements

Chapter 8
Additional Concerns in Pregnancy Complicated by Gestational Diabetes

Chapter 9
Cultural Issues in Diabetes Management in Pregnancy

Chapter 10
Postpartum Considerations

Appendixes
Appendix A: Forms
Appendix B: Case Studies
Appendix C: Energy, Carbohydrate, Protein and Fat Content of Selected Foods

Glossary


#3494  Softbound
208 pages, 2005

ISBN: 0-88091-349-5

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