Diabetes in Pregnancy
Diabetes is an important issue during pregnancy. The most common type of Diabetes in pregnancy is gestational Diabetes.
Pre-existing Diabetes such as type 1 or type 2 diabetes or gestational Diabetes causes high blood sugar that can affect your pregnancy and your baby’s health.
Gestational Diabetes
Diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy, usually by glucose tolerance test, between 24-28 weeks. Some women may have a higher risk of developing Gestational Diabetes, and it is recommended that these have glucose tolerance tests earlier in the pregnancy.
Expectant mothers can help control diabetes by eating healthy foods, exercising and, if necessary, taking medication. Controlling blood sugar can keep mother and baby healthy and prevent a difficult delivery.
Dr Nandi’s particular interest is in Diabetes in pregnancy and other medical disorders in pregnancy. He has a diabetes educator and a dietician team, and he also collaborates with obstetricians. Over many years Dr Nandi has been helping expecting or would-be mothers with Diabetes to keep blood sugar under control and have a healthy baby. He can also help pregnancy planning by optimising blood glucose and other medical problems to get would-be mothers with pre-existing Diabetes ready for pregnancy.
Please speak to your general practitioner or obstetrician to get a referral to see Dr Nandi.
