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Questions for doctors: does conception before decreasing hgb a1c cause miscarriage or birth defects?
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Hgb A1C: Poorly controlled diabetes correlating to an elevated HGB A1c has been associated with a higher risk of congenital heart defects as well as other birth defects. There is no correlation with genetic abnormalities. Good diabetic control for at least 6 months prior to trying to conceive will achieve the best outcome.
Answered 1/27/2017
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Possibly: Risk of miscarriage and birth defects increase with increasing HGB a1c. Thus, if HGB A1c is elevated, it is recommended to control the diabetes prior to conceiving.
Answered 8/12/2015
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