Gestational Diabetes Clinic (Diabetes in Pregnancy)

The gestational diabetes clinic is a once weekly clinic, that serves Women who develop diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) and women who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes prior to pregnancy (pregestational diabetes) face unique challenges. Diabetes in pregnancy can have serious health consequences for the mother and the baby during pregnancy and after delivery, but managing the disease can help prevent these complications.

Blood sugar levels associated with gestational diabetes typically return to normal soon after delivery. However, people who had gestational diabetes are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Therefore, it is advised to check for blood sugar changes more frequently.