Ridgeview's Gestational Diabetes Class is available virtually, via Microsoft Teams.
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that is diagnosed in pregnancy and often goes away after delivery. The goal of this class is to provide practical information to help you understand the diagnosis of gestational diabetes and learn to control blood sugars through healthy eating, activity, glucose testing and, if needed, medications.
- What is gestational diabetes?
- Healthy weight gain recommendations during pregnancy
- Risk of complications
- Checking your blood sugar levels
- Blood sugar goals
- Eating a balanced diet
- Meal planning
- Physical activity
Ridgeview Facilitators
Classes are led by registered dietitians Melanie Birtell MS, RDN, LD and Jennifer Pederson, RDN, LD, CDE.
