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I think that Steel Magnolias affected most young women with diabetes when it came out (right around the time of my own diagnosis). Diabetes does predispose us to multiple adverse outcomes. Fortunately, with the medical advances and close scrutiny of "at risk" pregnancies, this risk has been...

I know I'm late to respond but there are a few points to consider. One reason that the complication rate seems to be so low statistically is that most patients/physicians strive for good glycemic control. Over the last 20 years with the improvement in therapies, this has become more feasible and...

This is a normal phenomenon in women with type 1 diabetes (and actually many of those without). In the 3rd trimester, the placenta makes more hormones that work "against" insulin and increase your resistance to it. Though it is is common, it should still be taken very seriously! I think my...

For both pregnancies, I was managed by a perinatologist (MFM) until delivery. However, in the OR, it was an OB-GYN resident who performed the c-section (with the MFM assisting). The first pregnancy was initially managed by OB-GYN and there was a big difference. I didn't think she had a good handle...

I would caution everyone to e cautious about trying to make medical decisions based on clinical research that they find. There are are lot of data to sort through and it takes a lot of experience to really determine which is valid and accurate (good quality stuides). You are bound to meet women who never...