Open full size image Key Abbreviations American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ACOG American Diabetes Association ADA Australian Carbohydrate Intolerance Study in Pregnant Women ACHOIS Biophysical profile BPP Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion CSII Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate DMPA Diabetic ketoacidosis DKA…
Key Points Behavioral modification of diet or diet plus exercise can decrease excessive gestational weight gain in obese women. Weight gain in pregnancy should be based on pregravid BMI and should follow the Institute of Medicine recommendations. Obese women should…
Key Points Pregnancy has been characterized as a diabetogenic state because of increased postprandial glucose levels in late gestation. Both hepatic and peripheral (tissue) insulin sensitivity are reduced in normal pregnancy. As a result, a progressive increase in insulin secretion…
Key Points Pregnant women may need as much as an additional 300 kcal/day for the entire pregnancy, but requirements may vary among individuals. The IOM recommendations for gestational weight gain for women are set by weight category: underweight (BMI <18.5;…