A Food Agency-Based Cooking Intervention for Pregnant Individuals with Diabetes

Purpose: Diet is crucial for improving outcomes among pregnant people with diabetes. We present lessons learned from developing and piloting a program, Diabetes Prevention Program Cooks in Pregnancy (DPP Cooks in Pregnancy), tailored to address unique barriers to healthy eating among this population. Methods: Participants ( n = 23) attended at least one cooking class and completed a post-survey. We used descriptive statistics to summarize findings. Results: DPP Cooks in Pregnancy was well received by participants, with higher enrollment and attendance for virtual classes compared with in-person classes. Conclusion: Lessons learned from DPP Cooks in Pregnancy can inform the development and implementation of future cooking skills interventions.