Presentations

The role of diet in the management of gestational diabetes

Thursday June 18, 2015, 10am-11am AEST

The presentation will cover:

Prevalence of gestational diabetes, including screening guidelines
Why controlling blood glucose level is critical during pregnancy
Psychological impact of gestational diabetes diagnosis
Management with diet and activity:
- Nutritional requirements of pregnancy
- Dietary guidelines including carbohydrate amount, type and distribution
- Activity guidelines
- Monitoring blood glucose levels
- Medications (metformin and insulin)
Postpartum follow-up

Watching this presentation and completing the assessment can contribute towards assessable Continuing Professional Development hours

About the Presenter

Natasha Jo Leader has worked as a dietitian for 13 years and specialises in the management of diabetes in pregnancy as well as general antenatal nutrition. Natasha is also a qualified diabetes educator. She runs a private practice in addition to working in a tertiary care hospital. In addition to her patient load she has been involved in various research projects and provides education sessions for general practitioners and other health professionals. Natasha is the “in-kitchen dietitian” for www.gestationaldiabetesrecipes.com, a world-first website providing information, support and recipes for women with gestational diabetes.

Registration includes

Access to a recording of the webinar
Presentation notes
Multiple choice questions and answers
Suggested further reading

Registration types

Recording: $38 to receive a recording of the webinar and associated documents
Subscription: $33 monthly to receive all Education in Nutrition recordings (minimum 24 a year)