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What are the risks of hormone replacement therapy?
The risks are increased incidence of breast cancer and uterine cancer while using estrogen. However, when estrogen and progesterone are administered together and in the correct doses, the risk of cancer of the uterus or endometrium is reduced.
What are the benefits of hormone replacement therapy?
The benefits are decreased risk of osteoporosis, vaginitis and hot flashes.
Is it okay for women to drink alcohol, if so, how much?
The ADA's recommendations are 1 drink per day. One drink is defined as: 12 ounces of beer, 1 glass of wine, 1 jigger of alcohol and 12 ounces of a wine cooler.
What should my daily intake of cholesterol be and what are the ADA's guidelines?
Cholesterol should be less than 200. LDL (bad cholesterol) below 100 mg/dL, HDL (good cholesterol) above 55 mg/dL and triglycerides below 150 mg/dL.
What are some of the symptoms of women's s*xual health issues related to diabetes?
Lack of interest in s*x (libido), pain or discomfort during in*******se, and decreased production of vaginal lubrication to name a few.
Will my children inherit diabetes from me?
It all depends on risk factors that include: no diabetes in the family—11% chance of type 2 diabetes by age 70 and 1% chance of type 1 diabetes by age 50. One parent with type 1 diabetes—6% chance of type 1 diabetes (father with type 1 diabetes), 4% chance of type 1 diabetes (mother with diabetes who was younger that 25 when the child was born) and 1% chance of type 1 diabetes (mother with diabetes who was older than 25 when the child was born).
*Risk doubles if the parent was diagnosed by age 11*
One parent with type 2 diabetes (diagnosed before the age of 50)—14% chance of type 2 diabetes. Both parents with type 2 diabetes (overall risk)—45% chance of type 2 diabetes.

07/04/2017

FAQS

Can women with diabetes breastfeed their babies?

Unless your health care team advises you otherwise, yes. Breast milk provides the best nutrition for babies and breastfeeding is recommended for all mothers with either preexisting diabetes or gestational diabetes.

I had diabetes before I was pregnant. Now that I am pregnant, how often should I monitor my BG levels?

Most health care professionals recommend that a woman with pre-existing diabetes (both type 1 & type 2) who becomes pregnant monitor her BG levels up to 8 times daily. In terms of your day-to-day routine, you should probably monitor: before each meal, 1 or 2 hours after each meal, at bedtime, occasionally at 2-3 a.m.

I had gestational diabetes. How soon after having the baby should I get my blood glucose rechecked?

About 6-8 weeks after delivery. Like 90% of the women with gestational diabetes, your BG levels will probably return to normal right after your baby is born. However, you still run the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In fact, prior studies have shown women who have had gestational diabetes are at risk (of up to 60%) for developing diabetes in the next 10 to 20 years.

06/04/2017

FAQS
Will menopause affect my diabetes?
Yes. The changes in hormonal levels and balance, may lead to BG levels that are out of control. Women with diabetes are also at risk of developing premature menopause and consequent increased risks of cardiovascular disease.
Are there any diabetes medications that have a higher incidence of side effects amongst women who use them?
Yes, the oral medications classified as thiazolidinediones (TZDs) may cause women who are not ovulating and haven't gone through menopause to begin ovulating again, enabling them to conceive. Also, oral contraceptives may be less effective when taking this medication.
What are the BG levels for women that are pregnant?
Fasting 60-90 mg/dL (whole blood) 69-104 mg/dL (plasma),
Before meals 60-105 mg/dL (whole blood) 69-121 mg/dL (plasma),
1 hour after meals 100-120 mg/dL (whole blood) 115-138 mg/dL (plasma),
2 a.m. - 6 a.m. 60-120 mg/dL (whole blood) 69-138 mg/dL (plasma).
Is their a time frame that women with diabetes should follow for check-ups such as gynecological exams?
Check-ups should be performed on a regular, consistent basis to ensure that the diabetes is not negatively affecting the reproductive organs. Your health care provider will determine how often you should visit with him/her depending on your overall health.
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Why are women with diabetes pre-disposed to developing recurrent yeast infections?

The glucose (sugar) in your body is the perfect trigger to encourage and grow yeast within your body.

What are the complications of using birth control pills while having diabetes?

Birth control pills may raise your BG levels. Using them for longer than a year or 2 may also increase your risk of complications. For instance, if you develop high blood pressure while on the pill, you increase the chance that eye or kidney disease will worsen.

05/04/2017

How is type 2 diabetes treated?
Type 2 diabetes is treated with a combination of healthy meal planning, physical activity, medications, and perhaps insulin.

Healthy meal planning changes and exercise are the cornerstones of type 2 diabetes treatment. They often help people lose weight, which in turn can help their bodies use insulin better. Many people, when they’re first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, are overweight (BMI >25), so making healthy lifestyle choices—such as reducing calories and portion sizes and being more active—can help them get to a healthier weight.

05/04/2017

What are the ?

Type 2 diabetes has many risk factors associated with it, mostly related to lifestyle choices. But in order to develop insulin resistance (an inability for your body to use insulin as it should) and type 2 diabetes, you must also have a genetic abnormality. Along the same lines, some people with type 2 diabetes don’t produce enough insulin; that is also due to a genetic abnormality.

That is, not everyone can develop type 2 diabetes. Additionally, not everyone with a genetic abnormality will develop type 2 diabetes; these risk factors and lifestyle choices influence the development.

Other risk factors for type 2 diabetes include:
Family history: Type 2 diabetes has a hereditary factor. If someone in your close family has (or had) it, you are more likely to develop it.
Race/ethnicity: Certain ethnic groups are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, including African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and Asian Americans.
Age: The older you are, the more at risk you are for developing type 2 diabetes.

: If you developed diabetes while you were pregnant, that increases your risk for developing type 2 diabetes later on.

Other health problems: High blood pressure (hypertension) and high cholesterol (the “bad” LDL cholesterol) increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes complications. Polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) may increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

05/04/2017

What ?

Type 2 diabetes has several causes: genetics and lifestyle are the most important ones. A combination of these factors can cause insulin resistance, when your body doesn’t use insulin as well as it should. Insulin resistance is the most common cause of type 2 diabetes.

05/04/2017

What are the ?

The symptoms of type 2 diabetes (also called type 2 diabetes mellitus) develop gradually—so gradually, in fact, that it’s possible to miss them or to not connect them as related symptoms. Some of the common symptoms of type 2 diabetes:








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