One-day outpatient service
GDM, diabetes
GDM, DIABETES
The one-day outpatient service is an umbrella program that includes the following services: (1) introducing a healthy diet and how to cook scientifically; (2) guiding patients on how to appropriately and individually design an exercise plan; (3) conducting introductory courses in the management of weight and blood glucose, and in addition, completing a quiz; (4) creating a friendly environment for instructors and patients in which to communicate with each other; (5) setting up a WeChat group to monitor and follow up the patients.The authors conducted the one-day outpatient training twice per week, each time with a small class of ~10 participants. An endocrinologist and a diabetes nurse were responsible for delivering this training. In the morning, participants underwent physical examinations and were given diabetes-friendly meals. The endocrinologist educated the participants about exercise and delivered introductory courses. Through these courses, the participants were able to learn about a GDM diagnosis and recognize its related risk factors. The courses enabled the current authors to help participants design more scientific and healthier diets and exercise plans, and they were also trained on how to monitor their blood glucose levels and other related simple symptoms on their own at home. The participants were reminded to conduct retesting once they had given birth. Counseling services were available to participants if necessary. In the afternoon, they watched childbirth and breastfeeding videos, and the study authors gave them one-on-one instructions. After finishing all the training sessions, the authors presented a questions-and-answers session. Furthermore, a quiz was conducted to test how much the participants had learned from the one-day outpatient service, and a questionnaire subsequently assisted in adjusting and improving the one-day outpatient service. During the entire day of training, participants completed multiple blood glucose tests before and after diets. Notably, WeChat groups were created at the end of the one-day program 