A Clinical Guide to Diabetes and Pregnancy

Diabetes is a condition that causes high levels of blood sugar in the body. It can result in health complications for pregnant women along with their developing babies. The type of diabetes that develops in women during pregnancy is called gestational diabetes. Some of its common symptoms are frequent urination, increased thirst, and excessive eating. It can be caused due to hormonal changes during pregnancy that reduces the ability of the body to use insulin. The diagnosis for gestational diabetes involves tests including the glucose challenge test and the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). The management and prevention of this disease involves following a healthy diet, physical exercise and insulin intake. Some of the preventive measures are reducing extra weight before pregnancy and being physically active during pregnancy. This book contains clinical guidelines for the management of diabetes and its complications during pregnancy. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. For all those who are interested in these diseases, this book can prove to be an essential guide.