CHHHS Midwifery learning packages: Diabetes in pregnancy

Please retain these PDF documents and bring to your Individual Development Plan (IDP) discussion.

The Statewide Diabetes Clinical Network is pleased to announce that the Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (“GDM”) eLearning series is now available. The course has been developed by the network’s GDM Advisory Group in conjunction with Medcast and has been endorsed by the SDCN Steering Committee.

This free self-paced eLearning course provides health professionals with an evidence- based approach to the care of women with GDM in a multidisciplinary environment.

This series pertains only to the care of women with GDM.  Women with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes require more intensive medical and obstetric surveillance and management. 
Modules in the series

1.    Introduction to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
2.    Testing and diagnosis of GDM
3.    Blood Glucose Monitoring - Tests and Technology
4.    Blood Glucose Level Self-Monitoring
5.    Dietary Management of GDM
6.    Physical Activity and GDM
7.    Pharamacological Management of GDM
8.    Self Administration of Insulin Therapy
9.    Antenatal Care
10.    Peripartum and Intrapartum Care
11.    Postpartum Care
12.    Case Studies

Please provide any feedback to Katie Wykes, Statewide Diabetes Clinical Network Coordinator.

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