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Gestational Diabetes 

If you develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy, you want care from experienced, compassionate specialists. Our endocrinologists, OB/Gyns and maternal-fetal medicine doctors will guide you trimester by trimester.

Why Choose Sutter?

Gestational diabetes affects up to 9% of pregnancies in the U.S. each year. If you’ve been diagnosed, our OB/Gyns, maternal-fetal medicine doctors and endocrinologists across Northern California are here to help keep you and your baby safe. Our teams will closely monitor you and provide guidance through pregnancy, delivery and beyond.

At Sutter, our specialists will teach you about gestational diabetes and how to manage it. You'll learn about monitoring your blood sugar and ways to avoid complications. We also offer classes and support groups. Our Sweet Success program provides ongoing support for women with diabetes during pregnancy or those who had diabetes before pregnancy. Affiliated with the California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program, Sweet Success follows the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Guidelines for Care.

By the Numbers

400+

Care Team Members

including obstetricians, nurses and midwives who offer pregnancy and childbirth care.

16+

Birth Centers

awarded for high standards in keeping moms and babies safe and off to the best start.

25+

Dedicated Diabetes Instructors

offer classes and support groups on managing your diabetes.

26,000+

Babies Born

at our award-winning birth centers each year.

Need a Referral?

Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, or call us at 888-834-1788.

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Type 2 Diabetes Research

Diabetes affects about 38.4 million people in the U.S. Obesity, a key risk factor for Type 2 diabetes, is also widespread. Research is crucial to addressing this growing health issue.

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