Pregnancy Carrying if diabetic?

Question

My mother just found out that she was pregnant. But, i am not sure how many months. She said since her doctor tested her postive and she is pregnant. She said she won't be able to can't carry the baby full term. That why, 3 years ago she find out that she was pregnant and doctor told her that she could carry it because of that she had an abortion. she is a diabetic. I thought you could carry child full term. It doesn't mean the child will have diabetes. But, may have a risk at it of 50%. I am not sure. Do anyone know a website about this information or could give me some information. Cause, I curious what the reason why she don't have a positive attitude for being pregnant. Beside, i wouldn't mind a brother or another sister. Since, she haven't had children within the last 16 years. Note: My mother has 3 children,. She was diagnosis after she had us. We all be tested and no signs of diabetes. Or, i assume about me now. Since, I haven't been to the doctor in awhile.

She is only 34.

She has type 2 diabetes

Actually, i am not putting her information out there. The general public don't even know who she is.

Answer 1

I have type 2 diabetes and have had it for 9 years. I have an 8 year old, a 5 year old, and a 3 year old. So obviously you can carry a baby full term. Your mother really needs to find a new doctor, and possibly look into mental anguish charges against her current doctor. Not one of my children have the diabetes. The thing about diabetes is just because your mom has it does not mean you will too. Chances are increased to develop diabetes when older, and it may be possible to be born with it, but not likely. A good pediatrician can answer any questions regarding diabetes and pregnancy. Check out this site for further information.

http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca/centres/diabetes/pregnancy/type12.html

Answer 2

It sounds like she may be in poor general health, or her doctor does not think she can manage her blood sugars safely throughout the pregnancy.

Pregnancy is not usually recommended if a diabetic has heart or kidney complications from the diabetes.

Are her blood sugars well managed? Does she have the skills for intensive management? Does she have any other health problems? Is she overweight? Does she have high blood pressure? All of these things can cause a doctor to think that pregnancy may not be safe.

Perhaps she also doesn't want to risk having another child. Although we don't hear about it as often, diabetes often DOES put the mother and baby at higher risk for some problems, even with proper care. This risk generally increases with age.

Answer 3

I'm pretty sure there's about a 4-5% chance of passing it on. But she may not know about this, so I'll pass it along--

I realize that conventional health care is necessary and appropriate. That having been said, there are many things WE can do to overcome type II diabetes, and improve life as a Type I diabetic. I've been researching alternative medicine, and the amount of help that's available to diabetics is amazing.

Natural remedies are quite effective, and include:

Cinnamon
Bitter Melon
Gymnema Sylvestre
Nopal cactus
American Ginseng
Fenugreek
Chromium picolinate

Cinnamon regulates glucose, and has a polyphenol compound called MHCP that mimics insulin and activates cell receptor sites. A quarter teaspoon twice daily makes a difference. Fenugreek increases blood flow and inhibits the growth of infectious organisms. Everything on the list has a use in fighting diabetes. Learn how to use these herbs and don't fall victim to diabetes needlessly.You can find out about about them on line, or in a book I read cover to cover--

"One Son's Quest for the Cause and Cure of Diabetes", ISBN 7890766313

The author, a doctor, lost his mother to diabetes and spent the next 20 years finding a way to overcome it. My brother was dying of diabetes, and I was just starting to need insulin when we came across this definitive work which came out in February 2005. We both lead mostly normal lives now. It's a life saver, and the best money you'll ever spend on the subject if you decide to go that way.
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Answer 4

I was told 6% chance for the baby to develop diabetes. However, I don't know if this is type 1 only or all diabetes. A Diabetic can certainly carry a baby full term if the mother takes very good care of herself during the pregnancy and keeps her blood sugars withing a good range. And 34 certainly isn't too old to have a baby. But I have to ask, if your mother didn't want to get pregnant, then why is she having unprotected sex? Come on people, birth control works (most of the time).

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Many many woman have babies, healthly babies and are diabetic. If she is type 1 then there is only a 3-5 % chance of any of her children becoming diabetic.
I would just tell you not to worry about your mom thats not a young kids job. She has doctors that will help her with the medical stuff. You can help by just supporting her and helping her through out the pregnancy

Answer 7

If she has not had a child in sixteen years, then I suspect her age, combined with her diabetes puts her at very high risk for having a baby. At any rate, this is something you should discuss with her, not with the general public.