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Family Planning

I recently had a baby by C-section,and, while in the recovery room, I began to slowly pass out, I was told my respiration rate was almost down to nothing, and I began to experience hypothermia. After being treated by the doctors and recovering, I was told I went into DKA. What do you think?

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I have type 2 diabetes, and I am planning pregnancy. I sometimes let my sugars go into the high 100s mg/dl [5.6 mmol/L] to 200mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L] because I can’t function with low sugars. What are the common problems of the newborns born to mothers with diabetes who are not able to have achieve excellent control?

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I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with Type 2. I am trying to get pregnant. My general practitioner prescribed Glucophage. My OB/GYN told me to go ahead and take it. I have since read that Glucophage should not be taken during pregnancy.

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I am a 29 year old with type 1 diabetes for 17 years. My question is regarding Humalog and pregnancy. Although not yet approved by the FDA, I have heard of women using it while pregnant. Different doctors have given me different answers, so now I am really confused!

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Why during labor does mother with diabetes who is experiencing hypoglycemic symptoms get both insulin and glucose? Why not just glucose as you would normally do?

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I have type 1 diabetes recently got married, and have been thinking about starting a family. I want nothing more than to be a mother, and my dream is to have 3-4 healthy children. Please let me know what I need to do to achieve this dream.

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I am eleven and a half weeks pregnant, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about eight months ago, and my hemoglobin A1c when I found out I was pregnant was 8.5%. How much does can this affect my child? What do you suggest for me to find out exactly what (if any) birth defects the baby may have?

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I am 42 and I have type 2. Can the pill make you feel floating and nervous?

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What artificial sweeteners are okay for use during pregnancy and what amount is safe? I like saccharin, but I have heard it is not safe during pregnancy.

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I am 26 and I was diagnosed just after my second birthday. I have been pregnant once and lost it due to high blood sugar. My sugar has bounced really badly ever since. Will I ever be able to get it under control and would my body handle the strain of a pregnancy?

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