Diabetes Mellitus Module 3 - Gestational Diabetes: A Critical Time for RDN Intervention

Brought to you by the Center for Lifelong Learning with a special thank you to the content developer, Kerri Knippen, MPH, RDN, LD, BC-ADM. Planned with The Diabetes DPG.

Women diagnosed with gestational diabetes typically have a short window of time to make dietary changes needed to positively impact fetal development. The RDN plays a vital role in education, coaching and making care plan recommendations to the health care team. In this module you will learn about gestational diabetes risk factors, screening guidelines and potential complications. The role of the RDN will be explored from diagnosis to delivery. The use of the nutrition care process in development and implementation of nutrition interventions will be explained and examples given. Opportunities for RDN involvement with post-natal care and diabetes prevention will also be discussed.

CPE Level: 2
CPEU: 2.0
Performance Indicators: 8.1.4, 12.2.1, 8.3.6

Learning Objectives

1. Evaluate risk factors for gestational diabetes and identify proper screening guidelines for gestational diabetes in pregnancy.
2. Describe factors which may influence maternal and neonatal outcomes and describe the role of the RDN in the care of gestational diabetes.
3. Apply knowledge of the nutrition care process to GDM patient care and implementation of the best nutrition interventions for these patients.

This e-learning self-study includes web links and resources for additional Online Learning opportunities.

The course includes pdf files of the speaker presentations and handouts as well as a downloadable CPE certificate.

The Certificate of Training program consists of five separate modules that build on each other. To receive the certificate associated with this training, all modules and related tests must first be completed and a subsequent final post test exam after the final module must be passed with a minimum of an 80%. The Certificate of Training can then be downloaded and printed from the site.

• Diabetes Mellitus Module 1 – Diabetes Mellitus Foundations and Goals
• Diabetes Mellitus Module 2 – Acute Care Consideration for Diabetes Mellitus
• Diabetes Mellitus Module 4 – Pre-Diabetes: Impact of RDN Intervention
• Diabetes Mellitus Module 5 – Individualization of Nutrition Recommendations Based on Medication/Insulin Regimens

This product is approved for individual use only. Only the registered participant is eligible for continuing professional education units.

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