Diabetes and Pregnancy Overview

Encyclopedia: Diabetes Mellitus and Pregnancy

For women with diabetes mellitus, pregnancy can present some particular challenges for both mother and child. If the woman who is pregnant has diabetes or develops diabetes during pregnancy, it can cause early labor, birth defects, and very large babies. During a normal pregnancy, many physiological changes occur that influence blood glucose levels, such as a glucose-'drain' to the fetus, slowed emptying of the stomach, increased excretion of glucose by...

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Diabetes and Pregnancy - American Diabetes Association

Frequent self-monitoring of blood glucose gives your baby the best start. Health care providers no longer discourage women with diabetes from becoming ...

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MedlinePlus: Diabetes and Pregnancy

Services and providers for Diabetes and Pregnancy in the U.S. ... The primary NIH organization for research on Diabetes and Pregnancy is the National ...

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Diabetes and Pregnancy FAQs, Birth Defects, BD, NCBDDD, CDC

Diabetes and Pregnancy Frequently Asked Questions ... Usually gestational diabetes goes away after pregnancy, but sometimes it doesn t. ...

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Pregnancy Care Planner

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Whether you're planning to have a baby, are already pregnant, or your new baby has just arrived, this new interactive pregnancy planner is for you. It's the perfect way to find out all you need to have a healthy and happy pregnancy and to make sure you get the care that's right for you. NHS, the UK's government sponsored health service provides this and many other authorititative health guides.

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Some Pregnancy-Related Complications Minimized For Women Who Have Had Weight-Loss...

Women who undergo weight-loss surgery, known as bariatric surgery, and later become pregnant after losing weight may be at lower risk for pregnancy-related diabetes and high blood pressure-- complications that can seriously affect the mother...

Nov 19, 2008

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Pregnancy diabetes doubles the risk of language delay in children...

Children born to mothers with pregnancy-related diabetes run twice the risk of language development problems, according to a research team directed by Professor Ginette Dionne of Universit Laval's School of Psychology. ...

Nov 19, 2008

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Treating Diabetes during pregnancy with Bitter gourd juice

Bitter gourd is an herb, which is native to Asia and is used as food in many south Asian countries. The Bitter Gourd Juice is particularly useful for...

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How do I lose Pregnancy Weight?
I have recently given birth to a beautiful baby. During the pregnancy I have gained...

Weight loss can be very difficult and it requires time and perseverance. The best tip for losing pregnancy weight is to combine physical activity on a daily basis, with proper...

Asked by Elizabeth_l - 4 months ago

Does diabetes during pregnancy mean I ll have diabetes after the pregnancy?
I m 28 years-old, and recently gave birth to a cute baby girl....

Yes it is most propably you will have diabetes during your second pregnancy, but with some physical exersices you can lower its effects. I don't think you will have diabetes after...

Asked by Constantino - 4 months ago

Can I drink alcohol during my pregnancy?
Everyone always says you cannot drink any alcohol at all during a pregnancy. Is this...

as a mother of 2 children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, I plead with you to not let a single drop of alcohol pass your lips. You don't know which day...

Asked by Ding - 3 months ago

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How does diabetes affect pregnancy or how does pregnancy affect diabetes?
I have type 2 diabtetes, I would want to have a baby so want to...

Hi.. I think you can have a baby but during the pregnancy months you take care of your blood sugar,our doctor will shift you from tablets to insulin, if you...

Asked by Lizie - 19 months ago

Anyone have a normal baby with diabetes in pregnancy?
I've had diabetes this entire pregnancy and my levels have been hard to control. ...

My aunt had gestational diabetes during her pregnancy. She is not the "healthiest" eater, and throughout the pregnancy she smoked as well. She does however still have diabetes, now,...

Asked by Lindsey & Jackson - 17 months ago

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Diabetes Husband Has Type 1 Diabetes - Pregnancy! ? - 2 replies

Hey I was wonderin does anyone here have any info on pregnancy incorporated w/ diabetes. My husband and I are planning to have a baby... Unfortunately he has diabetes for 15 years now. Is it a...

Dec 01, 2004
Diabetes and pregnancy - 4 replies

I am four and a half weeks and I am diabetic. I don't see the Dr until Dec 7th and I am a nervous may have to goto a Perinatologist, depending on how your Diabetes is...

Nov 29, 2005
Type 1 diabetes and pregnancy.... very concerned? - 7 replies

Resolved Question Type 1 diabetes and pregnancy.... very concerned? HELLO EVERYONE, I AM HERE YEAR OLD TYPE 1 DIABETIC WHO HAS NOT BEEN TAKING CARE OF HERSELF FOR THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF. I...

Jun 05, 2008

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I feel really sick are there any natural cures for...

I would try Emergen-C. Two in the AM and two in the PM have helped most that I know. And there are no artificial sweetners. Your sugar content should be less than 10g for both.......
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Juvenille or Adult on-set? not gestational right? http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/334/7596/742?ck=nck http://www.diabetes.org/gestational-diabetes/pregancy.jsp http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diabetesandpregnancy.html http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pregnancy-and-diabetes/DA00042 http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/188_1064.asp http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pregnancy-and-diabetes/DA00061 http://diabetes.about.com/b/2008/04/28/pre-existing-diabetes-increases-risks-during-pregnancy.htm http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/bd/diabetespregnancyfaqs.htm...

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Blood Sugar Slide Show

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For those with diabetes testing your blood sugar is an important part of managing your health. Whether you're a pro or just starting out this slide show from the Mayo Clinic takes you through the entire process from washing your hands to recording the numbers to storing your glucometer.

Blood Sugar Testing Slide Show