Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a condition where there is too much glucose (sugar) in your blood. It is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy and usually goes away after your baby is born.
Atlantic Diabetes in Pregnancy
An information booklet for mothers with diabetes
Diabetic Retina Screening in Pregnancy
If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes when you become pregnancy,
you need to have more regular eye screening
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
Find out about preventing Type 2 Diabetes after gestational diabetes here or by clicking on the following picture
Drugs Payment Scheme Card
With a Drugs Payment Scheme card you can save money on prescription medications and approved medical appliances. Find out more at HSE.ie.
Start checking your blood glucose with the OneTouch Verio Reflect meter
Connect your OneTouch Verio Reflect meter to the OneTouch Reveal app
Gestational Diabetes: Managing your diet
Gestational Diabetes - Rachel Jennings, Senior Dietitian at Portiuncula University Hospital, explains the key steps involved in managing your blood glucose if you have gestational diabetes.
Home cooking for Gestational Diabetes
Please Click on the following link or picture to access a free digital copy of ‘Home Cooking For Gestational Diabetes‘
Supplied by Cork University Maternity
Further Information
Further information on eating well with Gestational Diabetes can be found in the booklets here, available in multiple languages.
Special thanks to The Rotunda Hospital, Dublin for sharing this information in many languages.