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Diabetes affects women of all life stages. According to the CDC, about 1.85 million women, in the US, of reproductive age (18-44 years) have diabetes. If not managed properly, expectant mothers with diabetes are more likely to encounter complications such as preeclampsia, cesarean section, and infections. ""Balancing Pregnancy with Pre-Existing Diabetes: Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby"", is a down to earth guide for diabetic mothers-to-be. The book explains everything from what is diabetes to labor, delivery, and infertility. Unlike existing books written in dry scientific language, this is the first patient-written guidebook that includes medical facts, first person reports, and interviews from women living with diabetes who share their pregnancy related experiences. Topics covered include: 'what is Diabetes?'; finding the right doctor; strategies to successfully conceive; the first, second, and third trimesters; labor and delivery; balancing your health needs with those of your child; infertility and pregnancy loss; and, resources. ""Balancing Pregnancy with Pre-Existing Diabetes"" is a complete guide for diabetic women who want to successfully plan their pregnancies.
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Cheryl Alkon is a writer, researcher and editor whose work has appeared in national and regional magazines and newspapers. She's lived with type 1 diabetes for 31 years and has become an active member of the online diabetes blogging community with her blog Managing the Sweetness Within (www.thesweetnesswithin.blogspot.com) - named one of About.com's "Six Diabetes Blogs Worth Visiting."
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
A book for us!
11 May 2010
Format:Paperback
As a type 1 diabetic embarking on the pregnancy journey, I found it frustrating that there were no books "for me." It was difficult to find in-depth diabetes information even in the best pregnancy guides. When, and if, diabetes is mentioned in most pregnancy books, it is brief, and left me with the feeling that I needed more information. I found it in Balancing Pregnancy with Pre-Existing Diabetes. This book is a blend of useful, smart information (like what blood glucose numbers to expect in each trimester and what kinds of numbers to expect on the "big day") with a girlfriends-talking-over-tea conversational banter (with tons of different opinions, because, as we all know, diabetes is not one size fits all). I couldn't wait to get my copy, and I was not disappointed! I am a much more confident mama-to-be with this book at my bedside. Finally, a book for us!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
A must read for women with Type 1 or 2 Diabetes!
30 April 2010
Format:Paperback
What a great resource for women with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes who are planning or who are already pregnant! This book has addressed all my fears and validated my hopes of getting pregnant and having a healthy pregnancy as a Type 1 Diabetic! Cheryl Alkon writes this book in a way that makes you feel like you're having a conversation with her directly. She gives the facts of what to expect without the book feeling like a medical journal. I feel so blessed that this book has finally arrived during a time when I have so many questions that need answers as I plan to get pregnant and will be a well needed resource during a hopeful pregnancy and delivery!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Great read for any and all moms-to-be with diabetes!
23 April 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Cheryl had taken her own experiences with diabetes, pregnancy and all that comes along with it and provided a wonderful, comprehensive resource for all moms, moms to be, and those that are part of their lives. Wonderful, fast reading, full of stories from other women who have pre-existing diabetes. Informative yet casual. I'm adding it to my bookshelves proudly!
Congratulations, Cheryl, for writing something that our community has needed for so long.
Congratulations, Cheryl, for writing something that our community has needed for so long.
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