Health Updates Gestational Diabetes: What Comes Next?
AAOHN Journal Vol. 58   No. 2   February 2010
Joann Reidy, RN, MPH and Stephanie Chalupka, EdD, RN, PHNCNS-BC, FAAOHN
ABSTRACT Women with gestational diabetes mellitus should have an oral glucose tolerance test 6 to 12 weeks after delivery. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Ms. Reidy is a Maternal-Child Health Nurse and Clinical Lab instructor, Worcester State College, Department of Nursing, Worcester, MA. Dr. Chalupka is Professor and Coordinator of the Master of Science in Nursing Program, Worcester State College; and Visiting Scientist in Occupational and Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA. The authors disclose that they have no significant financial interests in any product or class of products discussed directly or indirectly in this activity, including research support. Ms. Berryman is Senior Consultant, Medical Management, Integrated Disability Management Department, FinCor Solutions, Lansing, MI. doi:10.3928/08910162-20100127-04