Sweet Success, part of Sutter's Diabetes Care Center, is a program for pregnant women who were previously known to be diabetic with Type 1 or Type 2, or who develop diabetes during pregnancy. The program was established in 1985 and serves as the regional program for 23 counties in northeastern California. Sweet Success is partially funded by a grant from the state Department of Health's Maternal and Child Health services to train affiliates throughout the area.

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The center emphasizes a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care to develop a personalized education and treatment plan. Women who develop diabetes during pregnancy can be referred to Sweet Success by their primary care doctor. They are provided with individualized education and counseling during regular visits throughout their pregnancy. A dietitian specializing in perinatal health works closely with each patient to set up goals and meal plans. Sweet Success also offers postpartum follow-up. If signs of diabetes continue, further recommendations are provided.

Training in insulin use and blood sugar monitoring is provided as needed. This is a well-orchestrated inpatient/outpatient program designed to optimize blood sugar control.

Diabetes and pregnancy issues and precautions are covered on our babies.sutterhealth.org web site. More information about gestational diabetes is available in our can also be found in our health information section.

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