How can a woman with diabetes who wants to get pregnant prevent problems to herself and her baby?
Plan the pregnancy. It is very important for a woman with diabetes to get her body ready before she becomes pregnant. See her doctor. Her doctor needs to look at the effects that diabetes has had on her body already, talk with her about getting and keeping control of her blood sugar, change medications if needed, and plan for frequent follow up. Monitor blood sugar often. A pregnant woman with diabetes needs to check her blood sugar more often, sometimes 6 to 8 times a day, than when she is not pregnant. Take medications on time. If medicine is ordered by her doctor, a pregnant woman with diabetes should take it as directed. Control and treat low blood sugar quickly. Keeping tight blood sugar control can lead to a chance of low blood sugar at times. A pregnant woman with diabetes should have a ready source of carbohydrates, such as glucose tablets or gel or hard candy, on hand at all times. Follow up with the doctor regularly. A pregnant woman with diabetes needs to see her doctor more
