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Could any type 1 diabetics that have had babies while diabetic share their experience with me ?

My fiance and I would like to have children after we marry but he is worried about the health risks to me and possible complications. So any infornation would be greatly appreciated.

Update:

I do use an insulin pump now.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    your using an insulin pump so that helps things alot , as long as ur control is good there shouldnt be too many problems , i am type 1 for 20 yrs and have had 2 children , but i was not lucky enough to have a pump and found my control verry difficult when i was pregnant , both of my boys were big because of the excess sugar in my system , having big babies is verry common in women with diabeties , my boys were also premature i had both at 35 weeks , one was 8lb 1oz and one was 7lb 1oz , my first was hypo when he was born but recovered quickley with a sugary bottle (normal b.m within 30 mins) and have never had a problem since and he is now a health bouncy 6 year old and my youngest son was not hypo but a bit sluggish when born and also perked u with a bottle and again is now a healthy happy 3 year old , of course there are risks but the pros outweigh the cons , i only wish i had had an insulin pump when i was pregnant! would have made things alot easier , every thing else is the same good advice that all other pregnant women get like eating healthy and look after your self , ofcourse it is a personal decision but i would think carefully about breastfeeding , i tried with my first son and found being diabetic with a newborn and breastfeeding and tring to maintain good b.ms verry dificult so i switched to bottle feeding , your risks are the same as any other pregnant women but making sure your hba1 reading is verry good before conceving is a good starting point , i hope that helps a little bit , having had 2 kids and being diabetic if i had my time again i still would do it as i now have a happy healty little family :) all the best and good luck

    Source(s): type 1 for 20 years and a mum of 2 boys
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  • BAR
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    1 decade ago

    I assume that you see an endocrinologist? If so since you are about to be married you should ask him/her about pregnancy. With the improvements in diabetic care these days almost all controlled diabetics can deliver a baby, safely. However it will require a little more work and medical care. If you use a pump that would be a great help, if not that would be something to also think about. The best thing I can say is talk to your dr. since he/she knows your current health condition.

  • 1 decade ago

    I have been a diabetic since I was 4, insulin dependent, had a child when I was 18, no complications at all, the first trimester was a little harder to keep the sugar controlled but nothing impossible, I worked real closely with my endocrinologist and OB-GYN to have a healthy baby.

  • 5 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    I don't have an "experience", sorry. But if you keep your diabetes controlled, there is no additional risks. No increased chance of miscarriage or anything. As long as you have it under control. If your old enough to have kids, then you probably know how to keep it under control by now. It's a little harder, kinda like your time of the month, and you'll have to have more test from the doctors. But if you want kids, then have them.

  • 1 decade ago

    I am type 1 and have 4 children. Before you get pregnant, go to your doctor and make sure that your disease is under good control and that you have no kidney problems. Your doctor may do a battery of tests on you, (and he should) to make sure there are no underlying problems. While you are pregnant, watch your diet (yes type ones need to do this) and get daily exercise, and make sure your diabetes is kept under good control at all times. I had some problems with high blood sugar with my first child, but with the help of my doctor and a dietitian, I managed to bring it under control. I never had any big problems. My kids all weighed a little over 8 pounds, except for my last one, and she weighed in at 7lb 13 oz.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    have your babies. take all precautions that your Dr. orders but otherwise there should be no problems.

    Source(s): a diabetic dad,granddad
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