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Caring for a Woman at High Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Author(s) -
Barger Mary K.,
BidgoodWilson Mary
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of midwifery and women's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.543
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1542-2011
pISSN - 1526-9523
DOI - 10.1016/j.jmwh.2006.02.001
Subject(s) - type 2 diabetes , diabetes mellitus , medicine , psychology , endocrinology
Women who are obese with a history of gestational diabetes are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. A weight loss of as little as 15 pounds can decrease these long‐term risks. This case presentation reviews practical issues related to encouraging women to make important lifestyle changes and to adhere to taking cholesterol‐lowering medications.