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Family Planning

My 32 year old sister, who is four months pregnant and has type 2 diabetes, just started on Lantus about six weeks ago. Her doctor says it’s safe to take during pregnancy, but her pharmacist says it is not.

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For a woman with type 1 diabetes, is the combined birth control pill dangerous? Is there a reason I should conceive before the age of 30? Could I have trouble adopting because of my diabetes?

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I developed diabetes after giving birth to my son six years ago, and I am almost two months pregnant. I wish to seek advice on precautionary measures I need to take. Will appreciate advice as healthcare is limited in Samoa.

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Can people with diabetes have children?

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I am a 28 year old woman currently 16 weeks pregnant with my third child. About 6 months ago, I was diagnosed with “mild PCOS”. I am curious if this puts me at a greater risk for gestational diabetes?

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As a general rule, does blood sugar rise during ovulation? I seem to have one day during mid cycle that it seems to run a little higher and then the next day, it usually drops back down.

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I have type 1 without any complications so far, but my husband feels very strongly that I should not become pregnant because he is quite fearful that I will die. What are the actual current statistics on the fatality rates of women with type 1 diabetes, before, during, or after delivery?

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Is Lantus safe for use in pregnancy? The prescribing information is very vague. Have there been any problems reported by pregnant women in Europe?

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My 25 year old married sister has diabetes, is three months pregnant, and the doctors attending on her advise termination of pregnancy. Is there no way out at all? During the period of pregnancy, is there a way to keep diabetes under control? Can the pregnancy be continued for a safe delivery? Will the child get diabetes?

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I am a 33 year old woman who has had Type 1 diabetes for 27 years. I had a baby girl last year who is healthy. I want to have another baby but would like to know your opinion on the risks or should I be happy with one healthy child.

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