Checklist for Preconception Care of Women With Diabetes
Evaluate general overall health.
Counsel on diabetes and pregnancy, reviewing risks and benefits.
Discuss glycemic goals before pregnancy.
Implement contraceptive plan with patient to prevent pregnancy until glycemic targets are achieved.
Evaluate preconception diabetes and comorbidities.
Evaluate obstetric/gynecologic history.
Implement management plan for general health with patient/support system.
Review current medications and their appropriateness during pregnancy.
Aim for a target blood pressure <130/85 mmHg.
Discuss lifestyle recommendations.
Complete a comprehensive nutrition assessment.
Discuss nutritional supplementation and proper medication usage.
Discuss routine screenings and immunizations before and during pregnancy.
Involve the multidisciplinary team (e.g., primary care provider, obstetrician-gynecologist, endocrinologist/diabetologist, nutritionist, and diabetes care and education specialist) in patients’ care.
Evaluate general overall health.
Counsel on diabetes and pregnancy, reviewing risks and benefits.
Discuss glycemic goals before pregnancy.
Implement contraceptive plan with patient to prevent pregnancy until glycemic targets are achieved.
Evaluate preconception diabetes and comorbidities.
Evaluate obstetric/gynecologic history.
Implement management plan for general health with patient/support system.
Review current medications and their appropriateness during pregnancy.
Aim for a target blood pressure <130/85 mmHg.
Discuss lifestyle recommendations.
Complete a comprehensive nutrition assessment.
Discuss nutritional supplementation and proper medication usage.
Discuss routine screenings and immunizations before and during pregnancy.
Involve the multidisciplinary team (e.g., primary care provider, obstetrician-gynecologist, endocrinologist/diabetologist, nutritionist, and diabetes care and education specialist) in patients’ care.