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Diabetes management

Gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM) is a pregnancy complication that consists of elevated blood sugar. It is identified with a glucose test usually between 24-28 weeks. When GDM is diagnosed, your provider will refer you to Pinon Perinatal for consultation. Our diabetes educators will teach you how to choose appropriate foods that will help maintain a normal blood sugar and how to test your blood sugar. You will also have monthly ultrasounds to evaluate the baby's growth. In spite of a eating a good diet, sometimes medications may be needed to help control your blood sugar.

Pre-gestational diabetes is defined as diabetes that is present prior to pregnancy. When someone has pre-gestational diabetes they are at risk for several pregnancy complications including preeclampsia, preterm delivery, congenital anomalies, miscarriage and growth restriction. With the proper intervention, these risks could decrease significantly.

We offer complete and comprehensive diabetes management for pregnant women that are newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes as well as for those who are diabetic prior to the pregnancy. We have two experienced and knowledgeable diabetes educators that are certified in clinical diabetes education. We encourage patients to take control of their treatment. The patient, diabetes educators, and providers work together as a team to improve maternal and fetal outcomes.