The statistics are alarmingthe incidence of diabetes in the general population and pregnancy in particular is on the rise. As a result, the need for effective treatments to control the blood glucose level in pregnant diabetic women is likely to grow.
James Bernasko, OB/GYN, is one of the few physicians in the United States who is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and a Certified Diabetes Educator. He relies on his professional experience to provide a practical guide for healthcare practitioners and insulin pump users that illustrates a protocol for insulin pump therapy during pregnancy. With the goal of achieving good blood glucose control to ensure an excellent short- and long-term outcome for both baby and expectant mother, Dr. Bernasko extensively covers a wide array of topics such as:
Components of pre-conception care for diabetic women
Action of insulin during pregnancy
Value of choosing the right insulin pump
Advantages of rapid-acting insulin analogs over regular insulin
Employing effective strategies for controlling blood glucose levels before, during, and after pregnancy are essential to diabetic womens care. A Practical Guide to Insulin Pump Therapy for Pregnancy provides valuable information that will minimize complications and enhance a pregnant womans life.
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James Bernasko, MD, FACOG, CDE, completed residency training in General Obstetrics and Gynecology and a clinical fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine (High-Risk Obstetrics). He is the Chief of Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Director of the Center for Diabetes in Pregnancy at the Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City.
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