Diabetes Center

This program consists of three-hour group sessions designed to provide in-depth education on managing gestational diabetes and preexisting diabetes and pregnancy.

Gestational Diabetes

For patients with gestational diabetes, the curriculum includes:

• Explanation of gestational diabetes
• Risks to the baby
• Prevention of type 2 diabetes postpartum
• Blood glucose monitoring and glucose goals
• Exercise
• Stress management
• Nutrition education and individualized meal plans
• Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia
• Goal-setting
• Insulin instruction.

Preexisting Diabetes

For patients with preexisting diabetes, the curriculum includes:

• Explanation of risks for mother and baby
• Blood glucose monitoring and glucose goals
• Exercise
• Stress management
• Nutrition education and individualized meal plans
• Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia
• Goal-setting
• Insulin instruction.

One-week and postpartum follow-up is provided for each participant. Ongoing follow-up is provided throughout pregnancy, as needed.