Pregnancy is a special time. And every pregnant woman wants a healthy baby. Uncontrolled diabetes can complicate your pregnancy, though. Birth defects and delivery problems due to an overly large baby are just a few of the problems that can result from high blood sugars during pregnancy. Learn how to lower your risk of these problems through proper nutrition and frequent testing of your blood sugars.
The "Sweet Beginnings" program is a full-day class where you can learn what you need to know to manage your blood sugars during pregnancy. Following an initial assessment of your needs, our diabetes educators will work with you to develop a daily plan to manage your condition.
| •Individualized meal plan developed by a Registered Dietitian |
| •Training on a glucose meter; free meters available |
| •Resources on obtaining glucose testing strips |
| •If your physician prescribes insulin, personalized training provided |
We encourage you to bring a support person to class who can learn along with you. Women with support at home are more likely to make positive changes in their daily lifestyle. At Alamo Diabetes Team, you and your baby's health is important to us. We want to offer encouragement and support for your efforts at managing diabetes. Our diabetes educators will follow-up with you by telephone in the first few weeks following the class. Of course, you are always free to call us at any time if you have concerns or questions about managing your diabetes.
For women with gestational diabetes, the problems with high blood sugar levels usually disappear after the delivery. However, there is a high risk for developing type 2 diabetes later in life. After your baby is born, the diabetes educators will contact you to see how you are doing, and to give you further information on reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes.
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