#1035 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Adults (13 Credits/Hours)

(13 Credits/Hours)

Launch Date: August 5, 2025
Expires: August 31, 2027

Course Overview

This comprehensive course provides healthcare professionals and expectant mothers with essential knowledge about gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The program covers the pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and long-term implications of gestational diabetes, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Gestational Diabetes and Epidemiology
2. Risk Factors and Pathophysiology
3. Screening Protocols and Diagnostic Criteria
4. Maternal and Fetal Complications
5. Nutritional Management and Dietary Planning
6. Blood Glucose Monitoring and Pharmacological Interventions
7. Labor, Delivery, and Immediate Postpartum Management
8. Long-term Follow-up and Prevention Strategies

Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

• Define gestational diabetes and understand its prevalence and impact on maternal-fetal health
• Identify risk factors and explain the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of gestational diabetes
• Apply current screening guidelines and diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes
• Recognize potential maternal and fetal complications associated with gestational diabetes
• Develop appropriate nutritional counseling and meal planning strategies for patients with gestational diabetes
• Implement effective blood glucose monitoring protocols and understand medication management when needed
• Manage labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum care for women with gestational diabetes
• Establish long-term follow-up plans and discuss prevention strategies for future pregnancies and type 2 diabetes risk