{"product_id":"9781450223539","title":"A Practical Guide to Insulin Pump Therapy for Pregnancy","description":"The statistics are alarming-the incidence of diabetes in the general population and pregnancy in particular is on the rise. As a result, the need for effective treatments to control the blood glucose level in pregnant diabetic women is likely to grow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames Bernasko, OB\/GYN, is one of the few physicians in the United States who is board-certified in treating diabetic pregnant women. He relies on his professional experience to provide a practical guide for healthcare practitioners and insulin pump users that illustrates a protocol for insulin pump therapy during pregnancy. With the goal of achieving good blood glucose control to ensure an excellent short- and long-term outcome for both baby and expectant mother, Dr. Bernasko extensively covers a wide array of topics such as: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eComponents of pre-conception care for diabetic women \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAction of insulin during pregnancy \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eValue of choosing the right insulin pump \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAdvantages of rapid-acting insulin analogs over regular insulin \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmploying effective strategies for controlling blood glucose levels before, during, and after pregnancy are essential to diabetic women's care. A Practical Guide to Insulin Pump Therapy for Pregnancy provides valuable information that will minimize complications and enhance a pregnant woman's life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47143199736048,"sku":"9781450223539","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781450223539_p0.jpg?v=1763837082","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781450223539","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}