Maternal Diabetes Care Programme
At AKUH, we understand the unique challenges faced by women with diabetes during pregnancy. Our Maternal Diabetes Care Programme is designed to provide comprehensive care and support, ensuring a safe and healthy pregnancy for both mother and baby. Our dedicated team of experts is committed to offering the highest quality care, utilising advanced techniques and personalised approaches to meet the specific needs of each patient.
Conditions We Treat
Our programme addresses a range of diabetic conditions, including:
- Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM): A type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy.
- Type 1 diabetes: An autoimmune condition that causes the body to stop producing insulin.
- Type 2 diabetes: A condition characterised by the body's inability to produce enough insulin or use it effectively.
- Pre-existing diabetes: Diabetes diagnosed before pregnancy.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Antenatal care: Regular check-ups, monitoring of blood sugar levels, and fetal health assessments.
- Diabetes education: Providing information on managing diabetes during pregnancy, including diet, exercise, and medication.
- Nutritional counselling: Tailored meal plans to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
- Fetal monitoring: Regular assessments to monitor the baby's growth and development.
- Delivery planning: Careful planning to ensure a safe and successful delivery.
- Postpartum care: Support and guidance for managing diabetes after childbirth.
Our Multidisciplinary Team
Our services are delivered by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals, including:
- Obstetricians and gynaecologists: Specialists in pregnancy and childbirth.
- Endocrinologists: Experts in diabetes management.
- Nurses: Dedicated caregivers who provide personalised support.
- Dietitians: Nutrition experts who develop customised meal plans.
To learn more about our highly trained and skilled experts, search on Find a Doctor under the speciality of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
At the AKUH Maternal Diabetic Programme, we are committed to providing the highest quality care to pregnant women with diabetes. Our goal is to help women have a healthy pregnancy and a safe delivery.
