Contemporary Topics in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Contemporary Topics in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus presents up-to-date information on etiopathogenesis diagnostic procedures, classification of hyperglycemia in pregnancy, associated complications, and management issues. It is a comprehensive guide which providing insights into the pathophysiology and management of the condition.

This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of diabetes in pregnancy, its diagnosis, contributing factors such as obesity, and management. Related topics include Bariatric Surgery in Women of Child Bearing Age, Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes in Pregnancy, Long-term Implications for Offspring of Mothers with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Postpartum Care.

Written by experts in the field, the book is an authoritative guide for gynaecologists, endocrinologists and general physicians. Its lucid language and explanatory diagrams and figures make Contemporary Topics in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus an essential reference book for clinicians seeking in-depth knowledge on diabetes and pregnancy.

 Key Points

• Complete guide to gestational diabetes for clinicians presented in an easy to follow, visually appealing format
• Written by experts in the field
• Extensive coverage of management of the condition, from diagnosis, nutritional therapy and other treatments, through to long term effects on offspring, and postpartum care

Contributors

Preface

1. Hyperglycemia during Pregnancy: Epidemiology and Public Health Relevance
2. Hormono-metabolic Adaptations in Pregnancy
3. Pathogenesis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
4. Overweight, Obesity, and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
5. Current Status in Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
6. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Rationale for Screening Glucose Tolerance in Early Weeks of Pregnancy
7. Glycemic Targets and Assessing Glycemic Control in Pregnant Diabetic
8. Medical Nutrition Therapy in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
9. Oral Hypoglycemic Agents in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Current Status
10. Insulin in Pregnancy Diabetes
11. Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Diabetic Pregnancy: Is it Necessary or Optional?
12. Bariatric Surgery in Women of Childbearing Age
13. Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes in Pregnancy
14. Long-term Implications for Offspring of Mothers with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
15. Neonatal Aspects of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
16. Immunology and Inflammation in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
17. Maternal Obesity: Short and Long-term Consequences and Intervention in Pregnancy
18. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Can The Obstetrician Make A Difference?
19. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Risks and Treatment
20. Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy
21. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Syndrome
22. 22.  Metabolic Syndrome: Perils for Pregnancy and Precursor for Childhood Obesity
23. Lifestyle Interventions during Pregnancy, Why They have Limited Success: Too Little Too Late
24. Factors Predicting the Development of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Women with Prior Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Action Plan for Prevention
25. Postpartum Care and Breastfeeding in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Benefits for Mother and Baby

Appendix  

Index

Veeraswamy Seshiah MD FRCP DSc
Chairman, Dr V Seshiah Diabetes Research Institute, Dr Balaji Diabetes Care Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India