Pregnancy with T1D, T2D, & Gestational Diabetes
Pre-Pregnancy Diabetes Counseling
Success in pregnancy with diabetes begins before conception.
Since most birth defects occur in the first six weeks, achieving strong blood sugar control ahead of time is critical.
At IDS, our educators work with you to fine-tune self-management skills, use advanced diabetes technologies like pumps and CGMs, and take preventive steps to support a healthy pregnancy journey.
Blood Sugar Management During Pregnancy
Managing blood glucose during pregnancy is essential to reduce risks such as fetal macrosomia and premature or complicated delivery. Insulin requirements often decrease during the first trimester, then rise steadily through the second and third. Our team reviews your data regularly, making timely adjustments and guiding you on nutrition, physical activity, and a healthy weight to prepare you for delivery.
Postpartum Adjustment
Blood sugar challenges don’t end after birth. Hormonal shifts, changes in activity, and nursing can create dramatic fluctuations. IDS helps stabilize your blood sugars so you can focus on enjoying time with your newborn safely and confidently.
How Our Consultation Process Works
Consultations are available in person or remotely by phone or video. Before your first session, we send a self-care assessment so we can create a personalized plan without wasting your time. During your initial consultation, we’ll review your goals, current management strategies, and provide recommendations for improvement.
Follow-up options include one-on-one sessions as needed or a retainer service that provides monthly consultations and unlimited access to our team throughout your pregnancy.
We're the Clinical Experts in DIABETES COACHING
Ready to take Diabetes care during your pregnancy to the next level? Schedule a talk with our team. We offer remote Diabetes Management, or if you’re looking for an in-person diabetes educator near Philadelphia, visit our office in Wynnewood, PA.
What Patients Are Saying:
“I’ve known Gary for a really long time and work with IDS every few years to deal with insulin dosing drift, pump tuning, and overall blood sugar management approaches. Gary and his team have consistently helped me reach and maintain terrific levels of control and I’m not an easy case at all! They are off-the-charts great and I am much healthier than I could be without their help and expertise.“
– Ed Bednar (USA)
“It’s one thing to have ‘knowledge’ of diabetes and the ‘theory’ of how things should work, but the fact that everyone at IDS is living with T1D and understands the complexity of managing it has given us a support system that is second to none!“
– Patty McHugh (Effingham, IL, USA)
“I’ve worked with Jenny twice now for both of my pregnancies. She is the reason I have had two healthy babies. She made the daunting process of being pregnant with diabetes so much more manageable. Our weekly check-ins via email and monthly calls are the reason I kept an A1c of 5.0! I had a quick pump question during my labor and delivery and Jenny answered right away. Words really can’t express how grateful I am for her.“
– Aly Urrego (Virginia, USA)
Answers to some common questions:
Why is pre-pregnancy counseling so important for women with diabetes?
How does IDS support women with diabetes during pregnancy?
What kind of diabetes technologies do you use?
What happens after delivery—do I still need support?
Can consultations be done remotely?
What does the IDS consultation process include?
It begins with a self-care assessment, followed by a personalized consultation to review your goals and management plan. Ongoing support can be provided through individual follow-ups or a retainer service with monthly check-ins and unlimited access to our team. Start the process here