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By: 100 Health and Medical Resources for Busy, Expectant Moms « Daily News

100 Health and Medical Resources for Busy, Expectant Moms « Daily News — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:22:08 +0000

[...] More Diabetic Moms-To-Be Than Ever. This informative post offers statistics and advice on pregnancy and diabetes. There is an emphasis on Type 1 and Type 2. [...]

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:34:37 +0000

“Back in 1999,10% of diabetic pregnant women had preexisting diabetes, and 90% had GDM. Whereas in 2005, 21% had preexisting diabetes and 79% had GDM.”

It’s important to note that this statistic can be misinterpreted. It’s not necessarily the case that more diabetics are becoming pregnant “by accident” or “without thinking about their child’s health”. It’s more likely that medical care has improved so significantly in the last 10 yrs through the availability of fast acting insulins such as Novolog & Humalog and better fetal monitoring technologies that diabetic pregnancies are safer and therefore more of an option for diabetic women. Note that 30 yrs ago doctors told my mother that she could NEVER have children because she’s a type I. Both my brother and I were born perfectly healthy at approx 7lbs each. I’m also Type I and both of my sons are healthy and so am I. Pregnancy is not a “bad/uneducated decision” for most diabetic women, it’s entirely do-able with proper medical support and a lot of hard work on mom’s part and just like any non-diabetic pregnancy, should be begun with pre-conception counseling and medical care.

By: NursingDegree.net » 100 Health and Medical Resources for Busy, Expectant Moms

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:10:10 +0000

[...] More Diabetic Moms-To-Be Than Ever. This informative post offers statistics and advice on pregnancy and diabetes. There is an emphasis on Type 1 and Type 2. [...]

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natural colon cleanse — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:13:00 +0000

great information and threatening stats.
Diet and weight should be in control. Atleast 30 minutes brisk walk also helps.
once we get in we need to fight it back otherwise life become miserable as ages.

By: Kendra

Kendra — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:01:32 +0000

I found the article on CNN yesterday to be a little fear-mongering; lots of talk about the risks and no talk about the practicality or actuality of diabetic pregnancy. There are many diabetic mothers who started out with a higher A1C at conception and went on to have great “control” during their pregnancy and very healthy babies. Diabetic pregnancy is no walk in the park, but as a Type I who is currently 33 weeks pregnant I can say that my blood sugars have never been better. This is both a result of er, being pregnant I guess, and increased monitoring on my part.

Pregnancy is completely doable if you are willing to be diligent and if you have a supportive diabetes management team. My baby is very healthy and I’m currently boring my high-risk perinatal practice to tears.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:44:21 +0000

We’re choosing adoption. The risks for me and the baby are just too much, I think. Though I believe it’s a highly personal choice.

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:46:41 +0000

I am wondering when you are going to write about using the Pilkan Sun finger pricker? You said that you were testing it out and I am really considering trying to get one. I just want to know if you think it is worth it.

Thanks,

Dave

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:07:41 +0000

Just more good reasons to adopt children and give homes to kids who are already here, rather than creating more people and risking one’s own health in the process –babies are the last thing this overburdened, overpopulated, strained-to-the-max world needs.

By: Leah

Leah — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:58:30 +0000

I am a T1D and pregnant now. It is only one year since my dx but since I was already 36 I could not put it off any longer. So far, my sugars have been great. The pregnancy sucks all the sugar out of your bloodstream, so I am actually finding it easier to control my sugars. My insulin needs are less.

By: tmana

tmana — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:48:06 +0000

Hmm… more guilt to throw on women, and more reasons for women of childbearing age who are not physically and genetically ***perfect*** to not pass on their genes.

In my teens and twenties, I remember the media pounding on women who did not (1) get down to and maintain their ideal weight for at least 6 months before trying to get pregnant, (2) did not start taking prenatal vitamins 6 months to 1 year before trying to get pregnant, (3) be in perfect health with as perfect (birth-defect-free) a set of genes as contemporary testing was able to provide, (4) quit all “bad” habits (smoking, drinking alcohol, taking recreational drugs, not getting enough sleep, etc.) at least one year before trying to become pregnant, and (5) demand the same of the potential fathers of their children as being ***abusive parents***.

One year before TRYING to become pregnant.

One of many reasons I do not have children.