Supporting Pregnancy and Postpartum Care in Gestational Diabetes

Overview

Supporting Pregnancy and Postpartum Care in Gestational Diabetes is a four-part educational program designed to equip healthcare professionals with foundational knowledge and practical strategies to support individuals at risk for, or affected by, gestational diabetes across the continuum of care. Participants will explore risk assessment, screening and diagnosis, patient engagement, care coordination, and postpartum follow-up, with a focus on improving care transitions and long-term health outcomes. Through real-world, guideline-based approaches, learners will gain insights to help support timely, person-centered care before, during, and after pregnancy.

Learning Objectives

Identify risk factors associated with gestational diabetes and future diabetes risk before and during pregnancy
Identify recommended screening, diagnostic, and care pathways for gestational diabetes
Recognize patient-centered strategies that support engagement, self-management, and coordinated care
Recognize postpartum follow-up recommendations and long-term health considerations after gestational diabetes

Faculty

	Arlene Smaldone, PhD, PNP-PC, CDCES, FAAN Professor Emerita of Nursing Columbia University New York, NY
	Christopher Nau, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Reproductive Biology University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH
	Makala Smith, MS, RDN, BC-ADM, CDCES OB/GYN Research Grant Programs Manager Diabetes in Pregnancy Program Lead Prisma Health Columbia, SC
	Ginger Vieria Co-Founder and Author Diabetes Nerd Network Essex Junction, VT
	Kartik Venkatesh, MD, PhD Associate Professor, OB/GYN and Epidemiology The Ohio State University Columbus, OH

Summary

Availability:

On-Demand

Expires on Oct 15, 2028

Cost:

FREE

Credit Offered:

2 ABIM-MOC Points

2 ACPE Credits

2 ANCC Credits

2 AAPA Credits

2 CDR Credits

2 COP Credits

Contains:

4 Courses

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