
May 28, 1999
Family Planning
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Question from New Zealand:
I am a 19 year old type 1 diabetic. I am thinking about going on the depo injection (for birth control) and I am wondering if this is possible with my diabetes, as the local health nurse has expressed some concerns.
Answer:
From: DTeam Staff
Depo-Provera is a good choice of birth control for women with diabetes. The birth control pill is also a reasonable choice. You may have to make some adjustments in your insulin dosing, but you may also find that your sugars are easier to control.
OWJ