Health counseling for a woman with gestational diabetes.
Dr. Len Sperry talks with a woman who developed gestational diabetes during both of her pregnancies. She also has hypothyroidism and a family history of diabetes. First, Sperry explains the mechanisms and phases of diabetes and related risk factors. He then discusses the importance and interrelation...
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| Language: | English |
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[Washington, D.C.] :
American Psychological Association,
2011.
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| Summary: | Dr. Len Sperry talks with a woman who developed gestational diabetes during both of her pregnancies. She also has hypothyroidism and a family history of diabetes. First, Sperry explains the mechanisms and phases of diabetes and related risk factors. He then discusses the importance and interrelationships among diet, exercise, and healthy lifestyle choices in managing diabetes, as well as identifying social support systems and positive influences for developing a healthy lifestyle. Finally, he suggests that the client investigate health counseling to help her get herself ready to make the changes necessary to avoid developing diabetes. |
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| Item Description: | Slide. |
| Physical Description: | 1 streaming video file (44 min., 47 sec.) |
| Format: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |