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Family Planning

I recently lost a baby, but today I have recovered from any sorrow, can accept what I have, and I try to work out to keep me heathy, but I wonder why my blood sugar is so high after exercise. Is it normal to have high blood sugar after exercising for an hour?

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I have had type 1 diabetes for 28 years, and I sometimes wake up after a good night’s sleep still feeling very groggy and tired. As the day goes on, I may feel a little better, but sometimes I don’t. I check my glucose levels when this happens, and they are within normal ranges. Does this sound like another problem is brewing?

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I am a 24 year old female who has had diabetes since the age of four. I am considering going on a birth control pills. What are the short and long term effects of birth control pills on blood sugars? What secondary complications from diabetes may one be at increased risk for?

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My eight year old daughter has type 1 diabetes. In the future, will she be able to have children?

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I have type 2 and take insulin. I would like to get pregnant in six months. What are the health risks for me and my baby? Will my diabetes get worse after pregnancy?

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My physician says I must continue taking the Actos throughout my pregnancy, but I am very concerned about the effects on the developing fetus, and I understand that the chance for a miscarriage is decreased by remaining on it. Do the benefits of preventing miscarriage outweigh the possible effects on the baby? Is this safe?

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I am 27 years old and am now pregnant with my third child. I was 16 weeks when the doctor discovered that I have gestational diabetes. Today my doctor informed me that if I tryed to go natural, that I would have to face the possibilty of my uterus rupturing.

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My granddaughter is 15. She was diagnosed at age 8. Every month 3 days prior to her menstrual period, she gets very sick. Throwing up, high sugars and wound up in the hospital with ketoacidosis. Will this happen every month or eventually straighten itself out?

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I am pregnant, and I have type 2 diabetes, and I was recently given the option of a C-section at 37 weeks with amniocentesis or 38 weeks with no amniocentesis. Am I crazy to get an amniocentesis at 37 weeks and deliver then?

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I’ve been taking 75/25 mixed insulin along with Glucophage and Actos. I would like to get pregnant again soon, so I went to my endocrinologist who took me off the pills and replaced them with Lantus in addition to the mixed insulin. My concern is the effects of the Lantus on the fetus. Should I be concerned?

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