Speaker(s): 

Jill Fabri MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES, – Certified Diabetes Educator RDN, OP Clinical Nutrition GWV, Geisinger Multi-Specialty Clinic Olive Street, Scranton PA - has nothing to disclose.

Moderator(s): 

Angela Esherick, RDN, LDN, CDCES, - Certified Diabetes Educator Lead RDN, OP Clinical Nutrition GWV, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Outpatient Specialty Center, Wilkes-Barre PA - has nothing to disclose.

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• Explain what is Gestational Diabetes (GDM)

• Stat Causes.

• understand normal metabolism during pregnancy vs metabolism w/GDM.

• state risk factors for developing GDM. 

• state risks of uncontrolled blood glucose during pregnancy. 

• understand screening and diagnosis.

• explain basics of what is involved in managing GDM: diet, exercise blood glucose testing, medication.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Stacy Coolbaugh, MBA, RDN, LDN; Angela Esherick, RDN, LDN, CDCES; Adriene Zook, PharmD, RPH; Amy Luzier Barrett, RN, MSN, MEd, and Joey Underhill have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None