Pregnancy and pre-existing diabetes

Women with diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) can have a healthy baby. It is recommended you plan your pregnancy. This means making sure your diabetes is well managed and your general health is good.

If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes it is important to plan your pregnancy.  By maintaining your blood glucose levels within 4-7mmol/L, you have the same likelihood of having a healthy pregnancy and baby as a woman without diabetes.

If you are considering having a baby, you need to be informed and educated about how to manage your diabetes during pregnancy. Some hospitals offer a pre-pregnancy clinic as part of their diabetes services. This clinic is an ideal opportunity for you to speak with an endocrinologist, obstetricians, dietitian and diabetes nurse educator.