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Belgian Endocrine Society 2018

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Evaluation of knowledge regarding gestational diabetes and evaluation of (group) education for gestational diabetes: the ELENA study

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Evaluation of knowledge regarding gestational diabetes and evaluation of (group) education for gestational diabetes: the ELENA study

Caro Minschart , Chantal Mathieu , Katrien Benhalima

Background and aims: The prevalence of gestational diabetes (GDM) increases worldwide with rates between 9 and 35%. The management of GDM is a labor-intensive discipline, in which the global increase in GDM prevalence poses challenges to maintain high-quality care. A valuable solution could be the organization of group education. The ELENA study therefore aimed to evaluate women’s satisfaction about (group) education and treatment, their knowledge about GDM and whether th...