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I'm 38, have type 2 diabetes, and i want to have a baby. what kind of planning do i do?
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Good glucose control: Optimize your blood sugar control. You want your hga1c to be <6 to decrease your risk of birth defects. Also exercise, healthy diet, and weight loss witll help optimize outcomes. Start taking prenatal vitamins. Good idea to see an ob/gyn for preconception counseling.
Answered 11/20/2014
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