Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a form of hyperglycemia that develops during pregnancy and poses risks to both mother and fetus. The diagnostic criteria for GDM have evolved over decades, reflecting advancements in glucose testing methods and a deeper understanding of associated risks. Various diagnostic approaches have been used, including the 2-step procedure combining a glucose challenge test and oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), and more recently, a 1-step 75-g 2-hour OGTT recommended by the American Diabetes Association. The condition’s prevalence has increased significantly with updated diagnostic criteria, emphasizing the importance of early detection and management to mitigate risks of macrosomia, neonatal complications, and long-term health impacts on both mother and child. Management strategies are also evolving, utilizing dietary modifications, lifestyle changes, and pharmacologic therapies.Participants in this course gain a comprehensive understanding of GDM, including its risk factors, diagnostic procedures, and evolving management strategies. The course highlights the importance of early detection and effective management to improve maternal and fetal outcomes. Clinicians learn to recognize risk factors, perform recommended screening and diagnostic evaluations, and implement appropriate interprofessional management approaches. Collaboration among obstetricians, endocrinologists, dietitians, diabetes educators, and other healthcare professionals is emphasized, allowing for enhanced patient outcomes and coordinated care. This collaborative approach ensures comprehensive management, addressing both immediate and long-term health impacts of GDM on mother and child.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/22231
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 2.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 2.0 hours
Nursing: 2.0 hours
Pharmacy: 2.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Endocrine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Obstetric Anesthesia