Canadian Diabetes
Published quarterly, Canadian Diabetes provides practical, current information to family physicians on diagnosis and treatment issues associated with diabetes.
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Recent Articles
Diabète et grossesse : l’application des recommandations internationales donne l’occasion d’a
Récemment, d’importantes recommandations internationales ont été énoncées en ce qui a trait au dépistage, au diagnostic et à la gestion du diabète pendant la grossesse, certaines étant différentes des lignes directrices antérieures.
Diabetes in Pregnancy: International Recommendations Provide an Opportunity for Improved Care
Diabetes in pregnancy has been the subject of recent major international guidelines for screening, diagnosis and management, some of which have suggested changes to previous guidelines.
The International Diabetes Federation Guidelines in Pregnancy: How do They Compare with the Canadian
In October 2009, the International Diabetes Federation published the Global Guideline on Pregnancy and Diabetes(1). This article will help readers understand the similarities and differences between the IDF guideline and the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) 2008 clinical practice guidelines (2), particularly with respect to management of women with pregestational diabetes in pregnancy.
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Time to Change our Approach to Screening, Diagnosis and Postpartum
There is much confusion internationally regarding the optimal method of diagnosing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). In an effort to resolve this conundrum, the large, multicentre Hyperglycemia and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome (HAPO) trial was undertaken (1).
Attaining Glycemic Targets Through Combination of Antihyperglycemic Agents
In order to achieve adequate and timely glycemic control, combinations of antihyperglycemic agents are frequently needed.
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