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Radiocast: Gestational Diabetes: A Guide for
Pregnant Women
Debra: This is Healthcare 411: Information for better health. Seven of
every one hundred women develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy. A new
consumer guide from AHRQ helps women compare their treatment options. AHRQ
expert Dr. Shilpa Amin explains:
Dr. Amin: Treating gestational diabetes during pregnancy is very
important. AHRQ’s guide explains some treatment options, including changing
one’s diet and taking insulin or oral diabetes medicines such as glyburide or
metformin. It also gives women some advice for after their pregnancies, such as
having their blood sugar monitored regularly since they have a higher risk of
developing type 2 diabetes. Women can use the guide to talk with their
clinicians about which treatments and follow-up care are right for them.
Debra: Get a free copy of the guide at
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov. Healthcare 411 is produced by AHRQ, the Agency
for Healthcare Research and Quality, part of the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services. I’m Debra James for Healthcare 411.
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