What is Gestational Diabetes?
Gestational Diabetes is a type of diabetes that can develop during pregnancy in women who don’t already have diabetes. Every year, up to 10% of pregnancies in the United States are affected by this condition.
When to Seek Care for Gestational Diabetes
Your primary care doctor may refer you or your loved one to our endocrinologist, dietitian, or certified diabetes educator. A referral from your primary care provider is necessary prior to your first visit with us.
Consulting with a diabetes specialist has many benefits. Not everyone coming to see us is having complications, but if you are, coming here is a wise move. You may need to confirm your diagnosis and make sure you understand your options to manage the disease.
You may be interested in learning the latest strategies to manage your diabetes. We offer robust diabetes education so you get the right information at the start.
Work with our medical team to design a plan for keeping you and your baby healthy through birth. At Cape Fear Valley Health, we help women learn how to treat and prevent complications related to this disease.
Gestational Diabetes Treatment at Cape Fear Valley Health
- Diagnostic Testing
- Diet Management
- Glucose Monitoring
- Medication Management
- Weight Management
Benefits of Gestational Diabetes Care
When you take action to control your gestational diabetes, you can avoid problems for you and your baby, such as:
- Having a large baby and needing a cesarean section (C-section) to deliver the baby
- Longer recovery from childbirth due to C-section
- Developing preeclampsia (high blood pressure)
- Low blood sugar for mother or baby
Ruth Faircloth, MD
- Pediatric Endocrinology
