Module Summary
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 Objectives
- 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
Author
Reena Patel is a practice nurse in Leicester and Dr Sarah N Ali is a consultant diabetologist in London
Date module published
Feb 17, 2022
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