Our endocrinologists provide care to people with the following conditions who are giving birth at Mount Sinai Hospital:
- Type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
- Thyroid conditions
What to expect
Type 1 or type 2 diabetes
At your first appointment, your endocrinologist will go over your medical records and blood glucose data. We will then discuss options for managing your diabetes during your pregnancy.
As part of your care plan, we may recommend changes to your lifestyle, diet or current medication you are taking.
You will also meet with certified diabetes educators (CDE). They can help you learn more about how food affects your diabetes and how to adjust your insulin.
For more information, visit the diabetes clinic.
Gestational diabetes mellitus
At your first appointment your endocrinologist will go over your medical history and test results and discuss options for managing your gestational diabetes.
After your first appointment, we will arrange for you to attend a virtual education session taught by a certified diabetes educator. Please contact us if you need an interpreter or if need other special arrangements.
This virtual session will cover the following topics:
- What is gestational diabetes
- Monitoring blood glucose levels and setting targets
- The benefits of a healthy lifestyle and the benefits of exercise
- Treatment options, including lifestyle, medications and insulin therapy
After the session you will have a follow-up phone appointment with a CDE.
Thyroid conditions
At your first appointment, your endocrinologist will review your medical history and discuss your options for managing your thyroid condition during pregnancy.
Your treatment plan is tailored to your specific needs and may include:
- Regular blood tests to monitor thyroid levels
- Symptoms tracking
- Changes to your medication
What to bring
- Health (OHIP) card or valid health-care coverage
- A list of current medications
- A list of physicians you are seeing
How to access our services
We see patients who will be giving birth at Mount Sinai. See our referral criteria for more information.
