This program provides in-depth education on managing gestational diabetes and pre-existing diabetes and pregnancy.

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 when needed

Ongoing follow-up is provided throughout pregnancy as needed.

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

Ongoing follow-up is provided throughout pregnancy as needed.

Pre-pregnancy counseling for patients with pre-existing diabetes:
This individual session includes an explanation of the risks for mother and baby, carbohydrate counting and intensive insulin therapy to achieve tight glucose control as needed prior to conception.