A Practical Manual of Diabetes in Pregnancy (Practical Manual of Series)

A Practical Manual of Diabetes in Pregnancy (Practical Manual of Series)

By David McCance, Michael Maresh, David Sacks

    Publisher:   Wiley-Blackwell

    Number Of Pages:   280

    Publication Date:   2010-05-10

    ISBN-10 / ASIN:   140517904X

    ISBN-13 / EAN:   9781405179041

Product Description:

Edited and authored by international experts, A Practical Manual of Diabetes in Pregnancy presents multi-disciplinary evidence-based guidance relevant for all those caring for women with pre-existing or gestational diabetes.

Divided into five sections, the book covers everything from preconception to postnatal care, as well as detailing the risks associated with diabetic pregnancy and the long term implications for the mother and baby:

    Epidemiology and pathophysiology

    Impaired glucose tolerance and gestational diabetes

    Prepregnancy and pregnancy care

    Complications in pregnancy

    Delivery and post delivery care

This practical resource contains treatment recommendations based on the latest research to ensure pregnant women with diabetes receive the best possible care.