Patient's question:
I have been married for two years and recently I plan to have a child. However, my wife developed diabetes during the pre-marital health check-up. Taking medication during pregnancy will also increase sugar intake. But before giving birth, diabetes cannot be cured on its own. I want to understand the dangers of diabetes during pregnancy.Doctor's answer:
If diabetic patients have poor blood sugar control during pregnancy, complications may arise, such as diabetic retinopathy, diabetic vascular disease, diabetic nephropathy, etc. Additionally, the mother's blood sugar connected to the fetus through the placenta will decrease, which will enhance the insulin secretion of the fetal pancreas and increase the likelihood of having a macrosomic baby. This child has a lower probability of developing diabetes compared to other children. It is recommended that the local hospital's endocrinology department further adjust the medication dosage to control blood sugar at an ideal level.