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 (gestational diabetes.) Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento is the home of the California diabetes and pregnancy program for northeastern California. 

This program was established in 1985 and serves as the regional program for 23 counties. The California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program is funded by a grant from the state Department of Public Health's Maternal, Child and Adolescent health services, to train Sweet Success affiliates throughout the area.

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The center emphasizes a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care in order to develop a personalized education and treatment plan. Women who develop diabetes during pregnancy can be referred to Sweet Success by their obstetrician.

The program provides women with individualized education and counseling during regular visits throughout their pregnancy. A dietitian specializing in perinatal health and diabetes works closely with each patient to setup goals and meal plans.  Training in blood sugar monitoring is provided by a nurse with a specialty in diabetes during pregnancy. Insulin or medication management is provided as needed. Psychosocial services are available to help the woman understand and manage the stresses of a pregnancy with diabetes.  Sweet Success also offers postpartum follow-up. If signs of diabetes continue, further recommendations are provided.  

This is a well-orchestrated inpatient/outpatient program designed to optimize blood sugar control and improve pregnancy outcomes. For more information about the Sweet Success Program, please call (916) 733-7060.