Recent GDM Lifestyle Intervention

"Classes will be conducted by a CITI-certified Boston Public Health Commission nutritionist, who is a consultant on this project and has previously worked within the Boston African-American community to increase diabetes awareness and reduce diabetes risk. These classes will be held at a local community center to provide maximal accessibility to the women.~The intervention group will attend classes mentioned at the aforementioned centers. Each class will take 2-hours and be conducted by a CITI-certified registered nutritionist with extensive knowledge of working in the African-American community. Both classes will include a cooking demonstration. In addition, the class will include a tour of a local supermarket to aid women in identifying healthy food choices."