Diabetes Self-Management 101: Healthy Pregnancy

Author: Gail
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: For women with diabetes, pregnancy can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you have Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, or gestational diabetes, pregnancy brings not only morning nausea, hormonal changes, and weight gain, but also more issues waiting for you. 101 Tips for Managing Diabetes and Having a Healthy Pregnancy will help you navigate this specific life stage safely and confidently, becoming a healthy and beautiful "expectant mother"! 101 Tips for Managing Diabetes and Having a Healthy Pregnancy collects the questions frequently asked by women with diabetes, those at risk of diabetes who are already pregnant or planning to become pregnant. As diabetes educators, we have both professional knowledge and personal experience in handling diabetes and pregnancy, and we feel obligated to share our insights and help answer these questions. We hope all women understand how crucial diabetes care and blood sugar control are for achieving the best possible pregnancy outcomes.