Pregnancy and diabetes
We're here to support you with your pre-existing diabetes, or if you develop diabetes during pregnancy.
If you have existing diabetes and are thinking of having a baby, it is really important that you seek professional advice, ideally before you become pregnant. We can support you with managing your condition while you are trying to get pregnant and through your pregnancy. Call the diabetes specialist midwife for more information.
Gestational diabetes
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is high blood sugar (glucose) that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after giving birth.
Anybody can develop GDM during pregnancy but some may be at an increased risk than others.
The below videos provide further information on GDM.
Starting insulin
If you have been asked to start insulin, you will have been provided with information about insulin, hypos and safe driving. Diabetes UK have lots of helpful information, including a step by step video for injecting insulin.
After the birth of your baby
It is possible to lower your chances of developing type 2 diabetes after the birth of your baby. Diabetes UK provide lots of information on the top three ways to prevent type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes specialist midwife
Telephone: 01709 427110
Diabetes specialist dietician
Telephone: 01709 424297
Gestational diabetes: an introduction
Managing your diet
Diabetes in pregnancy
Diabetes specialist
Feeding your baby
Patient experience
Testing your blood glucose levels
If you have been diagnosed with GDM, we will provide meter for you to test your blood glucose levels. The below videos provide step-by-step instructions.