diabetes in pregnancy
Start with the big picture
The lesson follows a clinical pathway from screening and diagnosis to ongoing care. It covers the recommended screening window for GDM, earlier screening for people at high risk, and OGTT thresholds, with a single abnormal value sufficient for diagnosis. It outlines self-monitoring targets and a management approach that begins with nutrition therapy and moderate exercise, then considers insulin when glucose remains above target. Additional sections address pre-existing diabetes, pregnancy-related monitoring and complications, intrapartum care, and postpartum follow-up. The material also highlights maternal and fetal risks associated with diabetes in pregnancy, helping learners connect glucose management with broader clinical considerations.
What you'll learn
- Identify the recommended GDM screening window and reasons for earlier screening.
- Interpret the stated 75-g OGTT diagnostic thresholds for GDM.
- Recall self-monitoring glucose targets used during pregnancy.
- Describe the initial management approach and when medication may be considered.
- Recognize key monitoring and care considerations across pregnancy, labor and postpartum.
Continue your study
Work through the complete notes and reinforce the topic with the study tools available in the full lesson.
