It is possible for women with Type 1 diabetes to have a healthy pregnancy with careful planning. If you have Type 1 diabetes, you need to make sure your blood glucose is within a normal range even before your become pregnant, as well as during the pregnancy. High blood glucose levels during early pregnancy increase the risk for birth defects and spontaneous abortion of the fetus. This may require an adjustment in your insulin regimen, checking your blood glucose levels more frequently and changing your diet. Have your eyes and kidneys checked.
Pregnancy can make eye and kidney problems worse.
Do not smoke, drink alcohol or use harmful drugs. Follow the meal plan given to you by your dietitian or diabetes educator. This is important for controlling your blood glucose and for getting all the nutrients that you and your baby need. If you are already pregnant, see your doctor right away. It is important to get your diabetes under control as soon as possible to minimize the risk to you and your baby.