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Beyond Pregnancy: Reducing Postpartum Diabetes Risk and Supporting High-Risk Women with GDM

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM (EDT)

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Event Details

Reducing postpartum diabetes risk in women with GDM. 

Gestational diabetes (GDM) affects up to 9% of pregnancies in the United States each year, and about 50% of women with GDM go on to develop type 2 diabetes. In the final session of our three-part Maternal Health Access webinar series, join experts as they share actionable strategies to improve long-term health outcomes for postpartum women from high-risk populations. 

Event details: 

Title: Beyond Pregnancy: Reducing Postpartum Diabetes Risk and Supporting High-Risk Women with GDM 

Date: Tuesday, September 16 
Time: 1:00–2:15 p.m. ET   

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In this webinar, you’ll: 
  • Review postpartum care strategies that help reduce type 2 diabetes risk in high-risk women 
  • Understand common roadblocks to postpartum care—cultural, economic, and geographic 
  • Learn how to leverage community-based resources to support ongoing care 
  • Explore individualized prevention programs involving community organizations and allied health professionals