Our specialist Diabetes clinic cares for women who have type 1 and 2 diabetes and also for those women who develop diabetes in pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes) refer to www.diabetes.co.uk
When you attend this clinic both an Obstetrician and Endocrinologist (Diabetes Consultant) will discuss and plan your care with you.
Dietary advice and support will be provided by a diabetic nurse specialist and a dietician. This will be provided in the diabetic department. The diabetic nurse specialist will also help monitor and control your diabetes.
Close monitoring of both yourself and your baby will be required. A glucose meter will be given to you to monitor your blood glucose level. Frequent visits will be necessary and when required an ultrasound scan examination will be performed.
The clinic lead midwife is available for advice and support and your care is also shared with your Community midwife and GP.