Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. Unlike type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes is not caused by having too little insulin. Instead a hormone made by your placenta keeps your body from using the insulin as it should. This is called insulin resistance. Blood sugar (glucose) then builds up in your blood instead of being absorbed by the cells in your body. The symptoms of gestational diabetes often go away after delivery.
In an effort to improve access and accessibility to our gestational diabetic patients, we are now offering our Gestational Diabetes Education as on online class. Please watch the below videos that will help provide you with support on your glucometer, as well as how to treat your gestational diabetes with diet and exercise.
After watching the videos, please complete the online consent form and bring to your next visit.
ARC Gestational Diabetes Class
ARC Gestational Diabetes Transcript (pdf)
ARC Glucometer Training
ARC Glucometer Training Transcript (pdf)
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