Gestational Diabetes NOT in TAV Flashcards
What type of diabetes commonly occurs in pregnant women and may disappear or even progress after delivery?
Gestational Diabetes
Those with gestational diabetes are at high risk of developing _______ later on in life, particularly if appropriate diet and weight control are not maintained.
Type 2 Diabetes
Gestational diabetes generally manifests the same kind of complication found in what type of diabetes.
Type 2
Disposition gestational diabetes
(1) Independent Duty Corpsman will refer pregnant service members to Medical
Officers when pregnancy is first established/diagnosed.
(2) Consult with Medical Officer then OB/GYN.
Treatment for Gestational diabetes
(1) Nutrition counseling; strict diet control can prevent need for use of insulin.
(2) Insulin for those with persistent fasting hyperglycemia despite strict diet control.