Overview

Gestational diabetes, or diabetes during pregnancy, is an increasingly common medical condition. A diagnosis of diabetes in pregnancy can be stressful and overwhelming and there are often more questions than answers, from `why me?’ to `what's safe to eat?’ to `what's going to happen to my baby?’ This book, written by a leading consultant diabetologist, provides a practical, no nonsense approach to understanding the condition, reducing risks and achieving the balance of blood sugar that is crucial to a healthy outcome. Topics include: What gestational diabetes is Coming to terms with the diagnosis Antenatal care and support Diet and lifestyle Exercise Medication to help protect you and your baby Getting ready for delivery Your baby’s birth and afterwards Diet plans and recipes

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Author:   Paul Grant
Publisher:   John Murray Press
Imprint:   Sheldon Press
Dimensions:   Width: 13.40cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.40cm
Weight:   0.140kg
ISBN:  

9781847094414

ISBN 10:   1847094414
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   20 October 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Language:   English

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Dr Paul Grant is a consultant diabetologist at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. He trained at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, London. He has a background in medical writing and publishing. Previously the editor of Clinical Medicine, he is Editor in Chief of the British Journal of Diabetes.

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