Diabetes mellitus, one of the most prevalent complications during pregnancy, can cause a range of problems for women and their developing babies. The number of types of diabetes during pregnancy has dramatically increased worldwide in recent years. Obesity is a very common risk factor for the development of GDM and type 2 diabetes. To prevent birth defects and other health problems, optimal healthcare before and during pregnancy is mandatory. To reach this goal, a multidisciplinary approach is of major importance. This book presents the latest knowledge on the physiopathology, diagnosis, autoimmunity, genetics, omics, and management and treatment of diabetic pregnancy. Renowned healthcare professionals and academic experts provide insights into the complexity of diabetic pregnancy, its treatment, and pregnancy complications. This is a comprehensive overview of the clinical characteristics of pregnancy-related type 1 and 2 diabetes as well as of gestational diabetes. It is a must-read for everyone involved in the monitoring of diabetes during pregnancy.

Given the rapid increase in the worldwide incidence of gestational diabetes, the need for defining the risks and effects associated with raised glucose concentrations in pregnancy is great. Recent large studies are helping to define the risks, as well as identify the benefits of reducing glucose intolerance. Written by an esteemed list of internati

This book on gestational diabetes does not claim to cover all aspects of this complex and ever-evolving medical condition. It is an attempt by the group of authors to provide an overview, highlight important features, and bring to light certain recent advances in the diagnosis, screening, and understanding of gestational diabetes mellitus. As the book provides an overview of the condition, we are sure that reading it would provide medical undergraduates and postgraduates a quick revision for their exams. The current concepts section of the book may inspire more exploration into this area.It has been a pleasure to work with experts, both senior and junior, for this endeavor but we are particularly grateful to the publisher IntechOpen who have shown commitment and perseverance in completing this work. This new book deserves to be a success and we are sure it will be.

In developed countries the incidence of gestational diabetes lies between 1 and 8%. With the general decrease of perinatal mortality and morbidity, the complications arising from gestational diabetes have become more striking and significant. Moreover, impaired maternal carbohydrate metabolism may lead to non genetic fuel mediated disposition to diabetes in the offspring. The renewed topicality has greatly stimulated research in this field. This book provides both a general survey and the current thinking on special questions of gestational diabetes. It also deals with related topics such as epidemiology, prognosis, follow-up, contraception, etc. The book is addressed to obstetricians and other physicians engaged in prenatal care as well as to internists and neonatologists.

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is becoming an increasingly prevalent disease as obesity and other chronic diseases are on the rise. It requires careful and informed clinical management as the care received during pregnancy affects not only perinatal health but the risk of developing type 2 diabetes even decades into the future, in both the mother and the child.From epidemiology and pathophysiology to diagnosis and management, covering recent breakthroughs in research and up-to-date developments in clinical practice, Gestational Diabetes During and After Pregnancy offers the reader a comprehensive and current look at Gestational Diabetes. Anyone involved in the research, public health or clinical aspects of Gestational Diabetes will find this volume a valuable aid in consolidating all recent developments regarding this disease.

Gestational diabetes mellitus is a growing concern in women's health. This reference examines the pathophysiology, classification, screening, and diagnosis of gestational diabetes, and provides information on testing methods used to monitor maternal and fetal health, nutrition requirements in pregnancy, medical nutrition therapy, insulin therapy in pregnancy, and postpartum considerations. Practical forms, including questionnaires, assessment forms, and food plan calculations are included.

Gestational diabetes mellitus is one of the most common pregnancy-related complications. Gestational diabetes mellitus poses a significant threat to maternal health and offspring development, including shoulder dystocia, preterm birth, maternal hypertension and ischemic heart disease, constituting a major public health crisis. Given the serious adverse outcomes of gestational diabetes mellitus, there is an urgent need to further explore new prediction tools of early pregnancy. The exact reasons for the development of gestational diabetes mellitus remain inconclusive. Pathological mechanisms underlying gestational diabetes mellitus have been mainly attributed to β cell impairment. However, the underlying mechanisms of gestational diabetes mellitus have not been elucidated. In identifying risk factors and biomarkers in early pregnancy can provide more basis for clinical diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus in the future.

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Recipes for managing gestational diabetes—good for you and your baby. The right diet can be a big help getting through gestational diabetes. The Gestational Diabetes Cookbook & Meal Plan shows you how you can balance your blood sugar while still eating great meals that nourish both you and your baby every single day. Take the guesswork out of your diet with an easy-to-follow, 4-week meal plan, filled with helpful meal prep tips so you'll always have food available—even when you don't feel up to cooking. Want to go off plan? Make sure both of you are eating right with dozens of additional recipes for healthy (and satisfying) breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. The Gestational Diabetes Cookbook & Meal Plan includes: 90 gestational diabetes-friendly recipes—Keep your blood sugar under control without sacrificing the essential nutrition that the two of you need using these delicious dishes. Straightforward meal plan—You've already got enough to think about—keep food simple with a complete 4-week meal plan featuring prep advice, shopping lists, and snack options. Health guidelines—Get all the information you need about gestational diabetes, including handy charts for what to eat (and what to avoid), serving size references, and more. Balance your gestational diabetes with the needs of your pregnancy nutrition with The Gestational Diabetes Cookbook & Meal Plan.