Family Planning with T1D
Pregnancy Planning
Pregnancy with type 1 diabetes (T1D) can directly impact the health of the child and the mother and having type 1 diabetes well-managed at conception is key to this. - Source JDRF
FAMILY PLANNING
If you do decide to have children, it is important to discuss with your Endocrinologist or Diabetes Educator about family planning. There is no reason as to why you cannot have a healthy baby. Planning ahead can help you prepare for pregnancy. if you don't have the chance to, contact your diabetes team as soon as possible for pregnancy care.
For males your overall wellbeing and blood glucose control increases the chances of a healthy baby.
For females, pre-pregnancy planning gives you a bit more time to assess your overall health and improve blood glucose control.
PREGNANCY
Women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes can have a healthy baby, but there are extra risks during pregnancy. Careful planning and preparation for pregnancy, with the support of a team of health professionals, can reduce these risks………..READ MORE HERE
contraception choices
If you are a sexually active woman with type 1 diabetes, it’s important that you talk to your diabetes health professionals about contraception and pregnancy….. READ MORE HERE