in which cells the action of insulin in Insulin resistance: “A condition ‘resist’ facilitating the passage of glucose into . cells” constellation of metabolic abnormalities that increase the Metabolic syndrome: “A risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other disorders. It is characterized by insulin resistance, abdominal obesity, high blood pressure and triglyceride levels, low levels of HDL cholesterol, and impaired glucose tolerance. Also called Syndrome X and insulin-resistance . syndrome” self-efficacy is defined as people's beliefs about their Self-efficacy: “Perceived capabilities to produce designated levels of performance that exercise influence over events that affect their lives. Self-efficacy beliefs determine how people feel, think, motivate themselves and . behave” Significance Patients with GDM are typically diagnosed around their 24th week of gestation during a usual screening called the Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT). Typical medical management of the condition involves following a specific diet that modifies the level of carbohydrates in the physical exercise, and possible medication to mother’s diet, safe maintain normal ranges of glucose in the blood. Usually the patient is referred to a diabetes educator for a nutrition consultation. In the proposed research geographical area, most of the diabetes educators are registered nurses or registered dietitians who have specialized in diabetes education and are typically associated with a hospital or medical clinic. Typically the education occurs one-on-one with the client.
Insulin resistance: “A condition in which cells ‘resist’ the action of insulin in facilitating the passage of glucose into cells” . Metabolic syndrome: “A constellation of metabolic abnormalities that increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other disorders. It is characterized by insulin resistance, abdominal obesity, high blood pressure and triglyceride levels, low levels of HDL cholesterol, and impaired glucose tolerance. Also called Syndrome X and insulin-resistance syndrome” . Self-efficacy: “Perceived self-efficacy is defined as people's beliefs about their capabilities to produce designated levels of performance that exercise influence over events that affect their lives. Self-efficacy beliefs determine how people feel, think, motivate themselves and behave” . Significance Patients with GDM are typically diagnosed around their 24th week of gestation during a usual screening called the Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT). Typical medical management of the condition involves following a specific diet that modifies the level of carbohydrates in the mother’s diet, safe physical exercise, and possible medication to maintain normal ranges of glucose in the blood. Usually the patient is referred to a diabetes educator for a nutrition consultation. In the proposed research geographical area, most of the diabetes educators are registered nurses or registered dietitians who have specialized in diabetes education and are typically associated with a hospital or medical clinic. Typically the education occurs one-on-one with the client.
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