Reena Patel and Dr Sarah N Ali describe the primary care role in management of women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes while they are planning a pregnancy, pregnant and postpartum.
Learning module objectives: Diabetes in pregnancy – the primary care role
This module will enable you to:
- Understand the importance of preconception advice and management for women with diabetes
- Improve evidence-based knowledge of diabetes management options before, during and after pregnancy
- Understand the role and limitations of practice nurses in preconception, pregnancy and postpartum care of women with diabetes
- Gain confidence in advising and supporting women with diabetes in planning a pregnancy and raise awareness of the risks and complications of unplanned pregnancy
Complete the CPD module here to gain your certificate and log 1 CPD hour towards revalidation
Author
Reena Patel is a practice nurse in Leicester and Dr Sarah N Ali is a consultant diabetologist in London
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