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Type 1 diabetes and pregnancy. who do i see first--endo or high risk doctor?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

High risk then endo: I recommend you see both, first a high risk OB then an endocrinologist.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Both.: Both an experienced endocrinologist and a maternal-fetal medicine specialist are essential to achieve good outcomes out of these extremely high-risk pregnancies. Blood sugar lability has the potential for maternal/fetal lethality and must be taken extremely seriously throughout pregnancy! try and control you blood sugar for at least three months before conception to minimize risks to the fetus.

Answered 7/23/2012

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First available: It doesn't matter who you see first. You need both of them asap. I assume you already have an endocrinologist.

Answered 8/24/2012

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