Managing Preexisting Diabetes and Pregnancy: Technical Reviews and Consensus Recommendations for Care

by John L. Kitzmiller M.D. (Editor), Lois Jovanovic M.D. (Editor), Florence Brown M.D. (Editor), Donald Coustan M.D. (Editor), Diane M. Reader R.D. (Editor)

Overview

Managing Preexisting Diabetes and Pregnancy is the American Diabetes Association’s comprehensive guideline for this complex subject. It is an in-depth exploration of problems linked to pregnancy in diabetic women, as well as the heightened importance of blood glucose management during pregnancy. With contributions from some of the top professionals in the fields of diabetes and obstetric research, this guide is comprised of four sections that focus on managing diabetes before, during, and after pregnancy, as well as any potential complications. Loaded with the latest information regarding diabetes and pregnancy, Managing Preexisting Diabetes and Pregnancy serves as the essential guideline for the interested researcher, physician, or clinician.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580403559
Publisher:	American Diabetes Association
Publication date:	06/16/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	852
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

John L. Kitzmiller, MD, was professor

of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences and

director of resident training at the University of California,

San Francisco from 1982 until 1992. Since 1992, he has been

active in the San Jose region developing a clinical practice and

later serving as an outpatient consultant in high-risk pregnancy

at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and Navidadas

Medical Center. He currently chairs the ADA Writing Group

that has prepared clinical guidelines in managing diabetes

and pregnancy.