USNews.com: Health: Type 1 Diabetes: Pregnancy
Health: Type 1 Diabetes: Pregnancy
Content last reviewed: 12/18/06
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Pregnancy
It's eminently possible for a woman with diabetes to have an uncomplicated pregnancy and a healthy baby these days--as long as she is willing to be vigilant about controlling her blood glucose levels. Glucose levels that are too high put both mother's and baby's well-being at risk.
You'll want to prevent an unplanned pregnancy; your goal is to conceive after your blood glucose levels have been well controlled for several months. During the earliest weeks of fetal growth, the risk of birth defects is heightened if blood glucose levels are not in control.
During pregnancy, your dietary and insulin needs are bound to change as your body does. It'll be even more vital than usual to get good medical care and nutritional guidance.
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