Forsyth Medical Center 
Gestational Diabetes/Diabetes and Pregnancy Program
| This program provides in-depth education on managing gestational diabetes and pre-existing diabetes and pregnancy. |
For patients with gestational diabetes, the curriculum includes:
- Explanation of gestational diabetes
- Risks to the baby
- Prevention of Type 2 diabetes postpartum
- Blood glucose monitoring and glucose goals
- Exercise
- Stress management
- Nutrition education and individualized meal plans
- Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia
- Goal-setting
- Insulin instruction
For patients with pre-existing diabetes, the curriculum includes:
- Explanation of risks for mother and baby
- Blood glucose monitoring and glucose goals
- Exercise
- Stress management
- Nutrition education and individualized meal plans
- Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia
- Goal-setting
- Insulin instruction
One-week and postpartum follow-up is provided for each participant. Ongoing follow-up is provided throughout pregnancy as needed.
Pre-pregnancy counseling for patients with pre-existing diabetes:
This individual session includes an explanation of the risks for mother and baby, carbohydrate counting and intensive insulin therapy to achieve tight glucose control prior to conception.
