Textbook of Diabetes and Pregnancy (Maternal-fetal Medicine) (3rd Edition)

The Textbook of Diabetes and Pregnancy, 3rd Edition offers a comprehensive review of the science, clinical management, and medical implications of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a condition that significantly increases the risk of stillbirth and infant mortality. Edited by Moshe Hod, Gian Carlo Di Renzo, Alberto De Leiva, and Lois G. Jovanovic, this new edition reflects the latest research and global strategies supported by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO). The book presents an authoritative international perspective on GDM, focusing on the rising incidence of this condition in developed societies, its link to obesity, heart disease, and other noncommunicable diseases.
This new edition includes expanded chapters on obesity, bariatric surgery, and the epidemiology of gestational diabetes outside of Western cultures. Written by a cadre of experts, the text provides critical insights for maternal-fetal medicine specialists, diabetologists, neonatologists, and gynecologists, as well as general physicians managing the increasing prevalence of noncommunicable diseases in pregnancy.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Coverage: Offers a detailed review of gestational diabetes mellitus, from its scientific basis to clinical management and medical implications.
Expert Contributions: Written by leading international experts in maternal-fetal medicine, diabetes, and obstetrics.
Global Perspective: Includes new chapters addressing the epidemiology of GDM outside of Western cultures and its intersection with noncommunicable diseases.
Updated Content: Reflects the latest initiatives and strategies supported by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO).
Focus on Obesity and Bariatric Surgery: Expanded sections cover obesity and bariatric surgery, vital in the context of rising gestational diabetes cases.
Ideal For:
Maternal-fetal medicine specialists
Diabetologists
Neonatologists
Obstetricians and gynecologists
General physicians managing noncommunicable diseases in pregnancy
Endocrinologists and healthcare providers involved in diabetes care
Authors:
Moshe Hod (Editor),
Gian Carlo Di Renzo (Editor),
Alberto De Leiva (Editor),
Lois G. Jovanovic (Editor),
Oded Langer (Editor)
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