Planning for pregnancy when you have diabetes
Where to go from here
Now that you have read this information, you are ready to get your blood sugar under control and plan a healthy pregnancy.
Talk to your doctor
If you have questions about this information, print it out and take it to your next doctor visit. You may want to mark areas or make notes in the margins where you have questions.
If you are planning to get pregnant and haven't talked with your doctor about getting your blood sugar under control, now is a good time to make an appointment.
If you would like more information on planning a healthy pregnancy when you have diabetes, the following resources are available:
Organizations
American Diabetes Association (ADA) 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 Phone: 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) E-mail: AskADA@diabetes.org Web Address: www.diabetes.org The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a national organization for health professionals and consumers. Almost every state has a local office. ADA sets the standards for the care of people with diabetes. Its focus is on research for the prevention and treatment of all types of diabetes. ADA provides patient and professional education mainly through its publications, which include the monthly magazine Diabetes Forecast, books, brochures, cookbooks and meal planning guides, and pamphlets. ADA also provides information for parents about caring for a child with diabetes.
American Dietetic Association 120 South Riverside Plaza Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60606-6995 Phone: 1-800-366-1655 E-mail: knowledge@eatright.org Web Address: www.eatright.org The American Dietetic Association sets standards for all types of prescribed diets. The Consumer Nutrition Hot Line is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CST), in both Spanish and English. The organization produces a variety of consumer information, including videos and CD-ROM products, and will help you find a registered dietitian in your area who provides nutrition counseling.
| Author: | Merrill Hayden | Last Updated: November 14, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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