PANCREATIC DISORDERS OF PREGNANCY - DIAGNOSIS, MANAGEMENT, AND OUTCOME OF GESTATIONAL DIABETES

Authors
BEVIER WC JOVANOVICPETERSON L PETERSON CM
Citation
Wc. Bevier et al., PANCREATIC DISORDERS OF PREGNANCY - DIAGNOSIS, MANAGEMENT, AND OUTCOME OF GESTATIONAL DIABETES, Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America, 24(1), 1995, pp. 103-138
Citations number
212
Categorie Soggetti
Endocrynology & Metabolism
Journal title
Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America → ACNP
ISSN journal
08898529
Volume
24
Issue
1
Year of publication
1995
Pages
103 - 138
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8529(1995)24:1<103:PDOP-D>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Gestational diabetes is one of the more common medical problems of pre gnancy. This article reviews the literature regarding the diagnosis an d treatment and the controversy that surrounds gestational diabetes. T he need for stricter guidelines for diagnosis and treatment and the ev idence supporting this need are presented. Long-term follow-up evaluat ion for women with gestational diabetes and for their children is disc ussed.