Patient's question:
Hello: I just found out that I have type 2 diabetes. My fasting blood sugar just measured today is 8.1, and my blood sugar two hours after consuming 75 grams of glucose powder is 15.9. I am 26 years old and have no family history of diabetes. I am just overweight and inactive. I am 162 cm tall and weigh 140 pounds. I recently got divorced and want to ask if it's possible for me to have children in this condition. What should I do? Additionally, do I need to take medication? I currently have no symptoms of diabetes. I want to adjust my lifestyle and diet first, then check my blood sugar again before considering medication. I am very upset and anxious. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
The issue of pregnancy in diabetic patients should be decided upon through consultation between obstetricians and endocrinologists. This is because pregnancy can alleviate the condition of diabetes but may also lead to gestational hypertension, and in severe cases, it can result in fetal death in utero. Additionally, diabetic pregnant women often have larger fetuses, which increases the risk of dystocia and stillbirth. Even if the delivery is successful, complications such as neonatal hypoglycemia and respiratory distress may still occur.