Diabetes and Pregnancy Program

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

Gestational diabetes

For patients with pre-existing 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.