Journal Articles
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Points
- sugars & carbs = energy
- Body fuel barrier - diabetes
- sugar to cells: blood uses insulin
- Insulin - hormone made by gland (pancreas)
- Type 1 - zero insulin
- Type 2 & gestational - insufficient insulin
- hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)
- Gestational diabetes - ONLY pregnant women
- Management - excercise, measure blood sugar, and insulin treatment
- Gestational diabetes - doesn't affect new born
Summary
The journal article is a clear guide of the topic of type 1 and 2 diabetes, especially gestational diabetes.
The causes, effects and management for gestational diabetes, which occurs only in pregnant women, is highlighted in this journal article. Many advices are also presented in this particular journal article.
