Can diabetics get pregnant and have children?

Patient's question:

2009

Doctor's answer:

Hello, both parents are diabetic, and it is not 100% that their first-generation children will develop diabetes. Only 5% of them will get diabetes. If only one of the parents has diabetes, the chance of their first-generation children developing diabetes is even lower, and it is often inherited over generations. So, don't worry too much about the possibility of inheritance.
For male diabetic patients, as long as their sperm quality is normal, they can have normal fertility. Female diabetic patients need to start using insulin three months before pregnancy and continue until breastfeeding ends to avoid causing fetal death, miscarriage, or malformations. The specific use of insulin should be carried out under the guidance of an experienced doctor. Wishing you good health!