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Pregnancy and Diabetes

An online diabetes course for nurses is an essential part of training. Women can face several health challenges throughout pregnancy, including dealing with a concurrent diagnosis of diabetes. Prior to becoming pregnant many women have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, while others are first diagnosed with diabetes when their pregnancy is confirmed. Diabetes is one of the most frequently occurring medical complications during pregnancy occurring in 3.3% of all live births.

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Objectives

Upon completion of the Pregnancy and Diabetes course, the participant will be able to:

Identify the four subsets of diabetes.
Explain the risk factors associated with diabetes during pregnancy.
Demonstrate an understanding of pharmacologic management of diabetes during pregnancy.
Discuss the best practices for nursing care of patients with diabetes.

Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

Type 1 Diabetes
Concerns Associated with T1D in Pregnancy
Type 2 Diabetes
Concerns Associated with T2D in Pregnancy
Pregnancy and Type 2 Diabetes
Pregnancy and Pre-Existing Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Chapter 2: Risk Factors Associated with Diabetes during Pregnancy

Depression Related to Diabetes During Pregnancy
Diagnosing Diabetes During Pregnancy
Medical Nutritional Therapy

Chapter 3: Pharmacologic Management of Diabetes during Pregnancy

Insulin Administration
Glucose Checks
Follow-Up Visits
Evaluation During Pregnancy
Preeclampsia and Aspirin Use
Nursing Care of the Pregnant Patient with Diabetes
Time of Delivery

Chapter 4: Conclusion

Case Scenario
References
About the Author
California Bill 241
Implicit Bias in Healthcare
What is Implicit Bias?
Implications of Implicit Bias in Healthcare
How to Reduce Implicit Bias

Price: $12.00

Contact Hour: 1

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HTRSD.org

HTRSD is a provider of continuing education training focused on human trafficking and other social disparities for health care providers, as well as courses that address nurses' health and well-being and under-served topics in advanced critical care.

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