PROGRAM
Women's Health: Gestational Diabetes
OVERVIEW
This is a four module CE program to deliver education on the health of women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) to midwives, doulas, community health workers (CHW) and other diabetes care professionals.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
CREDITS
EXPIRATION DATE
December 31, 2024
MODULE 1
GDM Basics
In the module, you will learn about gestational diabetes (GDM), including screening best practices, risk factors associated with GDM, and the risk of maternal and fetal complications.
MODULE 2
GDM and Treatments
This module will explain the benefits of treating GDM and the main treatment options. Learn the key items to discuss with women regarding the postpartum period.
MODULE 3
Technology and GDM Management
Learn how to identify blood glucose goals in pregnancy, the recommended frequency of blood glucose monitoring, and the features of continuous glucose monitors (CGM) for a person with GDM.
MODULE 4
GDM and Health Equity
During this module, explore social determinants of health and diabetes outcomes and the roles of doulas, midwives, and community health workers in the outcomes of patients with diabetes.
Natalie J. Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES
Endocrine Nurse Practitioner, Director of Technology
University Hospitals
Garfield Clunie, MD
President
National Medical Association
Joy Moverly, DHSc, MPH, PA-C
Program Director/Associate
Professor/Physician Assistant
Touro University California
Jennifer Yamamoto, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Assistant Professor
University of Manitoba
This program is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from the ADA.
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