Diabetes is a complication for 7 to 14 percent of pregnant women. Pomona
Valley Hospital Medical Center’s Sweet Success Program has been
a California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program (CDAPP) affiliate for more
than 20 years.
Our program is comprised of an experienced team of healthcare professionals.
We work with pregnant women with diabetes (Type 1 or 2) or gestational
diabetes, helping them manage their condition and improve their pregnancy outcomes.
Our Patients
Our program is for you if:
You have diabetes and want to become pregnant, or
You have diabetes and are already pregnant, or
You have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes during pregnancy
Access to our program is by physician referral only.
Our Goal
Complications in women with diabetes may include:
Macrosomia (larger than average newborn)
Increased risk of infant death
Increased risk of newborn admission to Neonatal Intensive Care for control
of blood sugars
Potential birth defects
We can help.
Our goal is to improve outcomes for high-risk pregnant women who have diabetes
or who have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. We also help women
with nutrition education and guidance throughout their pregnancy.
Common Questions
What type of services can I expect from this program?
Education for women who are pregnant and with preexisting diabetes or gestational diabetes
Dietary counseling
Blood glucose monitoring
Medication/Insulin education
How long can I remain in the program?
The entire length of your pregnancy and up to six weeks after you deliver
Is there a charge to participate in the program?
Most insurance carriers will cover program charges
How to Get a Referral
To get a referral to our Sweet Success program, patients must obtain a
referral from their obstetrician. Your obstetrician would then refer you
to our Perinatal Center.
For questions regarding our program and the referral process, please call
us at 909.865.9754. Click
here for a copy of our Sweet Success brochure.
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