Managing Preexisting Diabetes and Pregnancy: Technical Reviews and Consensus Recommendations for Care [Hardcover]

John L. Kitzmiller M.D. (Editor), Lois Jovanovic M.D. (Editor), Florence Brown M.D. (Editor), Donald Coustan M.D. (Editor), Diane M. Reader R.D. (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 158040295X | ISBN-13: 978-1580402958 | Publication Date: June 16, 2008 | Edition: 1

Offers a single resource for American Diabetes Association standards of care for pregnant women with preexisting diabetes - type 1 (DM1) or type 2 (DM2). It providers up-to-date recommendations and treatment protocols for the management of diabetes and pregnancy to researchers, academic physicians, and clinicians who deal with the broad spectrum of problems.

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About the Author

John L. Kitzmiller, MD, was professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences and director of resident training at the University of California, San Francisco from 1982 until 1992. Since 1992, he has been active in the San Jose region developing a clinical practice and later serving as an outpatient consultant in high-risk pregnancy at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and Navidadas Medical Center. He currently chairs the ADA Writing Group that has prepared clinical guidelines in managing diabetes and pregnancy.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 852 pages
• Publisher: American Diabetes Association; 1 edition (June 16, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158040295X
• ISBN-13: 978-1580402958
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.2 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,918,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)