Publications by authors named "Jo M Kendrick"
The purpose of this study was to investigate blood glucose changes, as measured by a continuous glucose monitoring system, that occur in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) following an acute bout of moderate-intensity walking after consuming a high-carbohydrate/low-fat meal. This study found that moderate-intensity walking induced greater postprandial glucose control compared with sedentary activity and it appears that moderate-intensity activity may be used to reduce postprandial glucose levels in women with GDM.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFScreening and diagnosing gestational diabetes mellitus revisited: implications from HAPO.
J Perinat Neonatal Nurs
December 2011
Article Synopsis
- The criteria for screening and diagnosing gestational diabetes have varied widely, leading to inconsistencies in treatment and understanding of risks.
- The International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG) has proposed new guidelines based on findings from the HAPO study, aiming for a more standardized approach.
- If adopted by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and other organizations, these recommendations will set clear thresholds for assessing hyperglycemia in pregnancy, encompassing both gestational diabetes and overt diabetes.
Purpose: To determine the step count accuracy of three pedometers and one accelerometer in pregnant women during treadmill walking.
Methods: Participants were 30 women in the second or third trimester (20-34 wk) who were screened for pregnancy-related risk factors. Each participant was fitted with a belt containing three physical activity monitors: Yamax Digiwalker SW-200 (DW), New Lifestyles NL 2000 (NL), and GT3X ActiGraph accelerometer (ACT).
Reliability of reporting of self-monitoring of blood glucose in pregnant women.
J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs
July 2005
Objective: To determine the accuracy of reporting of self-monitored blood glucose in pregnant women with diabetes.
Design: A descriptive study. Patient-recorded logs of self-monitored blood glucose values were compared to meter memory values.
Preconception care in women with diabetes reduces the risk of spontaneous abortion and congenital malformations as a result of improved glycemic control before and during organogenesis. Prepregnancy planning encompasses optimizing glycemic control and also affording the opportunity for genetic counseling, contraceptive selection, management of diabetes complications, and evaluation of psychosocial aspects of pregnancy, childbearing, and diabetes care. The purpose of this article is to provide nurses with current clinical assessment and management strategies of women with diabetes in order to implement a comprehensive individualized preconception plan of care.
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