Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Proactive Guide for the Primary Care Physician
No CME/CPD credits | 
1 Hour | 
01 May 2025
Overview
About this course
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common medical condition affecting millions of pregnancies
worldwide. Early detection and intervention is warranted for optimal maternal and fetal outcomes as both
short and long-term complications in the mother and baby can arise during and after pregnancy in women with
gestational diabetes. Perinatal complications and the risk of stillbirth are greatly reduced by
treatment.
This e-learning module discusses the diagnostic approach for gestational diabetes mellitus
and highlights the management of the condition antepartum and postpartum, including lifestyle modification
recommendations, pharmacologic treatment, and fetal surveillance.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module, learners will be able to:
- Recognize the importance of screening and early intervention to mitigate risks of gestational diabetes mellitus.
- Understand screening guidelines, including recommended timing, methods, and result interpretation.
- Implement effective management and monitoring strategies for both maternal and fetal well-being.
Topics covered
- Introduction
- Screening and diagnosis
- Complications associated with GDM
-
Management
- Lifestyle modifications
- Target glycemic levels
- Pharmacologic management
- Monitoring blood glucose levels
- Fetal surveillance
- Timing of delivery
- Postpartum Care
Keywords: gestational diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, glucose test pregnancy, glucose tolerance test pregnancy, glucose test during pregnancy, glucose challenge test