Diabetes During Pregnancy

Managing Diabetes During Pregnancy: gestational, type 1 or type 2 diabetes

The Edward Diabetes Center offers:

1. Small group classes for women who develop diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes)

Each mom will receive a free blood glucose meter.

Topics covered in the 2-hour class include:

• How diabetes occurs during pregnancy
• Why it is important to keep blood glucose close to normal range
• Meal planning and carbohydrate counting for a healthy pregnancy
• How to use a blood glucose meter

After the baby is born:

• Having gestational diabetes increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes for mom later in life.
• Moms can reduce that risk by 50% with eating healthy, maintaining healthy weight and regular physical activity once the baby is born.
• If you are having difficulty with weight loss post-partum, consider returning to see one of our dietitians for medical nutrition therapy.

2. Individual counseling sessions for women with pre-existing type 1 or type 2 diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes: focus on keeping blood glucose readings at target as insulin needs increase during pregnancy. This will be individualized according to your needs to assure a healthy pregnancy.

Type 2 Diabetes: focus on keeping blood glucose readings at target as oral medications or insulin needs increase during pregnancy. This will be individualized according to your needs to assure a healthy pregnancy.