Addressing GDM Disparities: Preconception Care and Early Detection in High-Risk Communities | Recording-Preconceptions to GDM Webinar English Slide Deck

Preconceptions to GDM Webinar English Slide Deck

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The event titled "Addressing GDM Disparities: Preconception Care and Early Detection in Marginalized Communities" focused on tackling the disparities in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) through preconception care, particularly in underserved populations. Key speakers, including Cameual Wright, Rachel Hardeman, and Chloe A. Zera, addressed factors influencing GDM in marginalized communities, emphasizing the roles of social determinants, genetics, and individual behaviors.<br /><br />The learning objectives highlighted the identification of risk factors, the adaptation of culturally sensitive screening guidelines, and strategies to reduce GDM disparities via community support and improved healthcare access. GDM affects 2% to 10% of pregnancies annually in the U.S., with heightened incidences in Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian populations due to genetic predispositions, limited healthcare access, chronic stress, and systemic biases.<br /><br />Challenges such as language barriers, socioeconomic factors, geographic disparities, and systemic racism were discussed as contributors to increased GDM rates. Mistrust in the healthcare system and inadequate preconception care hinder effective GDM management, leading to adverse outcomes for mothers and infants.<br /><br />The panel underscored the importance of preconception care in preventing GDM, improving prenatal health outcomes, and reducing healthcare costs. However, significant barriers such as lack of insurance, high costs of diabetes supplies, and geographic limitations persist, necessitating policy changes for better healthcare access and affordability.<br /><br />The conference concluded with a call for policy interventions to eliminate disparities in preconception care, emphasizing the need for comprehensive insurance coverage, investments in healthcare infrastructure, and culturally competent care to address systemic inequities in maternal health.

Keywords

gestational diabetes mellitus

preconception care

marginalized communities

healthcare disparities

social determinants

culturally sensitive guidelines

systemic racism

healthcare access

policy interventions

maternal health