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Pregnancy

With type 1, my pregnancy is considered high risk. The doctors I’ve spoken with want me to be prepared for a c-section. Where can I find a doctor what might support natural birth?

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Since my first childbirth experience was so bad, I want to wait until I go into labor with this child. I’ve read that inductions are only necessary when there are complications. So far, my pregnancy has been uneventuful. What is your opinion?

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Can pregnant women, women who are breast feeding and people with diabetes use beverages with the sweetener acesulfame potassium in combination with sucralose?

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Can high blood sugar levels interfere with HCG readings? I have type 2 and suspect I am pregnant.

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How quickly after conception can pregnancy lead to higher blood sugar levels?

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Since finding out I was pregnant, about five months ago, I have been diagnosed with retinopathy. I had no problems before. Are there any studies into type 1 diabetes, pregnancy and rapidly advancing retinopathy? My doctors don’t feel the need to see me to treat this for another two months. Is that too long to wait? I don’t want to lose my sight.

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My TSH is in the normal range, but my fertility specialist would like me to take Synthroid to lower it. My endocrinologist disagrees. Would Synthroid decrease my thyroid antibody levels? Would a lower antibody level increase my chance of getting pregnant?

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After 15 years with diabetes, I am planning to conceive. I use Humulin N and Humalog. What other insulins should I use during my pregnancy?

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I suspect I have hypoglycemia. If I am diagnosed with it, will it still be okay for me to have children?

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My endocrinologist recommends blood sugars of 60 to 100 mg/dl [3.3 to 5.6 mmol/L] during pregnancy. I have been much lower than that, even needed glucagon twice. What should I do?

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