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What are the complications of using birth control pills while having diabetes?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Usually none: Diabetics need to follow their normal diabetic control measures. Smoking is a huge problem for everyone, worse for diabetics and a contraindications for the pill.
Answered 12/18/2011
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Watch x wt. gain: Birth control hormones or oral contraceptives cause gain weight, fluid retention and other possible side effects which is something to be aware of for diabetics.
Answered 9/28/2016
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