Question 1

pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus in pregnancy?

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Glucose intolerance: The short paragraph here doesn't give me alot to explain this, but basically pregnancy is a relatively glucose resistant state and the more times you are pregnant, the more likely you get gestational diabetes.  There are alterations in Insulin levels and Insulin resistance during the pregnancy.  The typical american diet of high sugar processed foods doesn't help.

Question 2

is it okay to perform the diabetes test in pregnancy?

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Yes: Yes it is done all the time.

Question 3

what to eat with pregnancy diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Gestational Diabetes: Recommend that you receive nutrition counseling from a nutritionist.  Gestational diabetes requires a moderate amount of education to help prepare the mother.

Question 4

can diabetes in pregnancy cause anencephaly?

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Diabetes: Insulin dependent diabetes, diabetes type 1, which is poorly controlled in early pregnancy is associated with a higher rate of neural tube defects. Anencephaly is the most extreme form of a neural tube defect.

Question 5

how can i avoid getting diabetes of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Good diet: Eat a diet of unprocessed foods, rich in vegetables. Eat fish. You can do weight-watchers while pregnant. Exercise everyday.

Question 6

type ii diabetes and pregnancy. what are my risks?

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Type 1: You mostly getting into type i if uncontrolled which is a big problem on top. Risks are high bllod pressure, eye problems, edema or leg swellings and side-effects of drugs prescribed.

Question 7

how common is it to get pregnancy induced diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Quite common: Depending on the population studied being more frequent in the hispanic population vs caucasian.  3% of all preg for caucasian vs 10% for hispanics.

Question 8

what are some sure signs of having pregnancy diabetes?

Accepted Answer

There are none: There are no "sure" signs.  Some women with gestation diabetes (diabetes in pregnancy only) gain extra weight or their babies grow faster.  The routine signs of increased urination, thirst and increased appetite are common in pregnancy and aren't sure signs of anything.  The only way to diagnose is with a glucose tolerance test.  We usually do this routinely at 28 weeks but may do it earlier.

Question 9

what problems can you have with diabetes and pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A lot: Kidney disease, high blood pressure and complications for you as a mom.

Question 10

i'm 23 yrs old and have diabetes type i.  can diabetes affect me when i have a pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You will need tighter control of your diabetes and most likely more Insulin during pregnancy.  Close follow up with your diabetes team is necessary.  It takes more work but if blood sugar is controlled, everything will be all right.

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