Diabetes in Pregnancy Author: Elisha L. Brownfield, MD
Editorial changes - 2012-04-19
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  • Stress diet and exercise in pregnant diabetic patients to control glucose levels.
  • Continue foot care in women with pregestational diabetes.
  • Recommend smoking cessation in all women with diabetic pregnancies.

Stress diet and exercise in pregnant diabetic patients to control glucose levels. A

  • Consider recommending to pregnant diabetic patients:
    • A calorie restriction of 30% to 33% in pregnant women with diabetes and a body mass index >30
    • Limiting carbohydrate intake to 35% to 40% of calories
    • A program of moderate exercise
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Continue foot care in women with pregestational diabetes. C

  • Stress the importance of continuing daily foot inspection, proper foot coverings, and toenail care in women with pregestational diabetes.
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Recommend smoking cessation in all women with diabetic pregnancies. C

  • Stress smoking cessation at each visit in diabetic women who are pregnant, or planning pregnancies.
  • See module Smoking Cessation.
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Elisha L. Brownfield, MD has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations. Justin B. Moore, MD, editorial consultant, has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations.
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