Multiprofessional Care for a Patient with Gestational Diabetes

Vitor da Costa Nogueira, Eleonam Cleysson Tavares Brito, Jéssica Fernanda Mateus Noronha, João Baptista de Castro Netto, João Guilherme Barroso e Silva, Marco Antonio Miranda Pereira Filho, Maria Clara Mapurunga Guimarães, Maria Heloise Rosende Sampaio, Pedro Assis Rocha, Pedro Augusto Ximenes DE lira, Luis Felipe Cutrim Martins

Teamwork: Care; Diabetes Mellitus; Gestation.

The gestational diabetes is a complication that occurs during pregnancy characterized by an increase in the glycemic index (increase in blood sugar level) discovered for the first time during pregnancy. Objective: to describe the importance of multidisciplinary care for pregnant women with diabetes. Methodology: this was an integrative literature review with a qualitative approach. Results: The teamwork of points out assistance strategies, health maintenance and quality of life, pointed out the main health education actions based on scientific technical knowledge and skills of multidisciplinary competence to develop health education that contribute to the effectiveness of self-care by through modifying or maintaining healthy habits and strengthening self-confidence. Conclusion: It is necessary to prioritize actions related to health promotion and prevention of complications, making educational interventions essential in care, favoring the empowerment of people with chronic conditions.

Received: 26 Feb 2023, Receive in revised form: 31 Mar 2023, Accepted: 06 Apr 2023, Available online: 12 Apr 2023

10.22161/ijaers.104.3