Diabetes in Pregnancy Management

We Specialize in Caring for Women with Diabetes During Pregnancy

At Women & Infants Diabetes in Pregnancy Program, part of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, we provide a wide variety of services for women who are pregnant and have diabetes, whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes or develop diabetes during your pregnancy (gestational diabetes).

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Contact Information

Diabetes in Pregnancy Program
2 Dudley Street, 5th Floor
Providence, RI 02905
P: (401) 274-1122, ext. 47452

Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please be advised that this location is a provider-based clinic and both a physician and facility fee will be assessed, which may result in a higher out-of-pocket expense.

Diabetes Management

Pregnancy has profound effects on the management of diabetes. If you choose to receive your prenatal care from the Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, you will have access to diabetes nurse-educators and nutritionists who specialize in caring for women with diabetes during pregnancy.

For more information call (401) 274-1122, extension 47456.

Diabetes CO-Management

If you choose to receive your prenatal care from any other obstetrician, you can be referred to the Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine for co-management of gestational or type 2 diabetes. You will meet with one of our MFM physicians regularly and have access to diabetes nurse-educators and nutritionists who specialize in caring for women with diabetes during pregnancy.

For more information call (401) 274-1122, extension 47457.

Pre-pregnancy Counseling

Research has shown that women whose blood sugar levels are elevated when they become pregnant have a higher risk of having a baby with birth defects. We will assist you in obtaining and maintaining good control of blood glucose levels before you become pregnant to decrease the risk of birth defects.

For more information call (401) 274-1122, extension 47457.

Educational Services

If you choose to receive your prenatal care from any other obstetrician, we provide:

  • An informal class for patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). In the class, we explain what GDM is, what risks it poses to both a mother and baby, and recommended treatment.
    MFM DIP Referral Form
  • Individual sessions with our diabetes nurse-educators to learn how to test your own blood glucose levels using a glucometer.
  • Individual sessions to learn how to prepare and give yourself an insulin injection.

To register for a class, call (401) 274-1122, extension 47457.

For individual education (glucometer or insulin), call (401) 274-1122, extension 42930.