| Improving the care of women with gestational diabetes. | |
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PMID: 14501631 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The article reviews gestational diabetes mellitus, including etiology, diagnostic and screening criteria, risk factors, and care of the affected woman. Gestational diabetes mellitus affects approximately 7% of all pregnant women, resulting in more than 200,000 cases each year, and is defined as glucose intolerance that begins or is first recognized during pregnancy. Women are considered at high risk for gestational diabetes if they are markedly obese, have a personal history of gestational diabetes, have a strong family history of diabetes, or have glycosuria. Risk assessment is essential in determining whether a woman should be screened or tested for gestational diabetes. Women who have had gestational diabetes should have comprehensive preconception care prior to a subsequent pregnancy to ascertain appropriate weight, nutrition, exercise, and signs of gestational diabetes. |
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Authors:
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Marian Farrell |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: MCN. The American journal of maternal child nursing Volume: 28 ISSN: 0361-929X ISO Abbreviation: MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs Publication Date: 2003 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-09-22 Completed Date: 2003-11-21 Revised Date: 2007-10-29 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7605941 Medline TA: MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 301-5 Citation Subset: IM; N |
Affiliation:
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University of Scranton, Room 307 McGurrin Hall, Scranton, PA 18510, USA. farrellm1@scranton.edu |
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Aftercare
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methods Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring Diabetes, Gestational / complications, diagnosis*, epidemiology, therapy* Female Glucose Tolerance Test Humans Mass Screening / methods Nursing Assessment Postnatal Care / methods Preconception Care / methods Pregnancy Pregnancy Outcome Prenatal Care / methods Risk Assessment / methods Risk Factors United States / epidemiology |
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