Overview
Good control of blood sugar and hormones in pregnancy lowers the risk of complications for mother and baby. Planning before pregnancy is ideal for women with existing diabetes or thyroid disease.
Who it may help
- Women with gestational diabetes
- Women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who are pregnant or planning pregnancy
- Women with underactive or overactive thyroid
- Women with other hormone conditions
What the service includes
Glucose testing and monitoring, insulin or tablet treatment, diet advice, thyroid tests and medicine adjustment, growth scans for the baby and postnatal follow-up.
What to expect
You will have frequent reviews to adjust treatment as pregnancy progresses. After delivery, follow-up checks your long-term risk of diabetes.
At KIH
KIH's endocrinology and obstetrics teams provide joint care for diabetes and hormone conditions in pregnancy.
This information is for general education. Your doctor will explain whether this treatment is suitable for you, and its benefits and risks. For a medical emergency, call +92-51-8446666 or go to the nearest emergency department.