{"id":11215,"date":"2022-03-25T15:49:01","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T15:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=11215"},"modified":"2024-01-29T14:35:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T09:05:29","slug":"risk-factors-associated-with-type-1-diabetes-and-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/risk-factors-associated-with-type-1-diabetes-and-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Risk Factors Associated with Type 1 Diabetes and Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/risk-factors-associated-with-type-1-diabetes-and-pregnancy\/#Risk_Factors_Associated_With_Diabetes_and_Pregnancy\" title=\"Risk Factors Associated With Diabetes and Pregnancy\">Risk Factors Associated With Diabetes and Pregnancy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/risk-factors-associated-with-type-1-diabetes-and-pregnancy\/#Points_to_Consider_If_Youre_Planning_To_Get_Pregnant\" title=\"Points to Consider If You\u2019re Planning To Get Pregnant\">Points to Consider If You\u2019re Planning To Get Pregnant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/risk-factors-associated-with-type-1-diabetes-and-pregnancy\/#Tips_to_Follow_During_Pregnancy\" title=\"Tips to Follow During Pregnancy\">Tips to Follow During Pregnancy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/risk-factors-associated-with-type-1-diabetes-and-pregnancy\/#What_Should_You_Do\" title=\"What Should You Do?\">What Should You Do?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Dealing with type 1 diabetes can be challenging, especially if you are planning to have a baby. Managing type 1 diabetes and pregnancy is not that difficult! In this blog, learn how to prevent health issues for yourself and your baby during, and after pregnancy.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To bust the myth, type 1 diabetic women can have a safe pregnancy. <\/em>They just need to manage their diabetes to ensure healthy delivery and baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F11215\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_Factors_Associated_With_Diabetes_and_Pregnancy\"><\/span>Risk Factors Associated With Diabetes and Pregnancy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Women with type 1 diabetes can have a healthy pregnancy and infant, but it&#8217;s critical to keep an eye on diabetes issues that may worsen during pregnancy. These include high blood pressure, vision loss, and kidney damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Following are the risk factors associated with type 1 diabetes and pregnancy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insulin resistance: Occurs when insulin is less effective at lowering blood sugar levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Miscarriage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preeclampsia: A type of high blood pressure that can harm the liver and kidneys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Macrosomia: A condition where a baby is born with excessive weight. This can make delivery more difficult.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth defects in baby. Such as heart, brain, spine, kidneys, digestive system, limbs, and mouth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early (Preterm) Birth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/quick-guide-to-gestational-diabetes\/\" title=\"Read More: Quick Guide to Gestational Diabetes\">Read More: Quick Guide to Gestational Diabetes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_398747407.jpg\" alt=\"diabetes and pregnancy\" class=\"wp-image-11120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_398747407.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_398747407-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_398747407-420x235.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_398747407-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Points_to_Consider_If_Youre_Planning_To_Get_Pregnant\"><\/span>Points to Consider If You\u2019re Planning To Get Pregnant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to be in good health before planning for pregnancy. Some things you can do to improve your preconception health and raise your chances of having a healthy kid are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discuss family planning and birth control with your doctor about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The significance of having blood glucose control prior to becoming pregnant, as well as throughout the pregnancy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your diet, weight, and physical activity guidelines before and during pregnancy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any medicinal changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the above-mentioned points, ensure to keep your blood sugar levels in control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check your HbA1c levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop smoking and drinking alcohol.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In addition to diabetes, there are a few more conditions such as asthma, dental problems, obesity, and epilepsy that can impact pregnancy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should try to lose weight, if you are overweight before getting pregnant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make nutritious eating and physical activity a part of your daily routine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Follow_During_Pregnancy\"><\/span>Tips to Follow During Pregnancy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Work with your doctor as soon as you learn that you&#8217;re pregnant to regulate your blood sugar and avoid issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay in touch with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An endocrinologist and\/or Diabetologist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An obstetrician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes health coach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>High blood sugar levels during pregnancy may cause your baby to grow too large (macrosomia), or they may impair the early development of organs and result in birth abnormalities. Hence, ensure to keep your A1c under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-to-manage-lifelong-risk-of-gestational-diabetes\/\" title=\"Read More: How to Manage Lifelong Risk of Gestational Diabetes?\">Read More: How to Manage Lifelong Risk of Gestational Diabetes?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_You_Do\"><\/span>What Should You Do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eat nutritious and healthy food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t miss out on medicines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise regularly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor blood glucose levels regularly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t take stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spend quality time with friends and family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay positive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You have the best chance of staying healthy during pregnancy and having a healthy baby if you prepare ahead and pay attention to your medical needs. <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3NkhZxX\" title=\"You\">Control Diabetes With Experts!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":11217,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[9,6,7,53],"class_list":["post-11215","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-blood-sugar-level","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetic-nutrition"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11215"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11215"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11215\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18828,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11215\/revisions\/18828"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11217"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11215"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11215"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11215"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}