Uncovering Gestational Diabetes for the Health of Mother and Child

Uncovering Gestational Diabetes for the Health of Mother and Child is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.

Course Originally Released on: 10/27/2008
Date of Most Recent Review: 2/21/2018
Course Termination/ Update Date: 02/21/2021

Credits: 1.0 Contact Hours

Description: 
Convincing evidence exists that gestational diabetes mellitus is increasing in prevalence in the U.S. A woman with GDM can have a healthy pregnancy if the condition is well managed. Because GDM is increasing in the U.S. and globally, providers who work in maternal child health must have a good grasp of how pregnancy alters glucose metabolism, what risk assessment is required, and what test results indicate when a pregnant woman has crossed into GDM. Aside from the straightforward guidelines on diet and exercise, serum glucose parameters, and fetal monitoring, the provider needs to pay attention to how the patient is handling the diagnosis of GDM and self-care regimens.

Goal and Learning Outcomes :
The goal of this continuing education program is to provide providers with basic guidelines in the clinical management of gestational diabetes mellitus so they can evaluate and counsel their patients. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
• List risk factors for developing GDM
• Identify lab tests and normal values that guide diagnosis and treatment of GDM
• List the main points of managing care for the patient with GDM

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.