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Is It Safe To Try For Pregnancy Despite Suffering From Type 2 Diabetes?
Question: My husband was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. We are both 36 and I've had two miscarriages this year. Can we safely try again?
Brief Answer:
You can try
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I am Dr Mittal. I have read your query. I think I would be able to help you.
The fact remains that diabetes in the husband is not a contraindication for conception, it's absolutely ok. In fact even in diabetic mothers, diabetician needs to be more careful cause raised sugars can cause misconceptions.
As for age, that's also not a contraindication for conception. However, you need to be careful. Beyond age of 35 the mother qualifies for elderly pregnancy. This can have its problems, but most problems can be managed between the physician and the obstetrics specialists.
Elderly print can cause raised chances of diabetes, hypertension and other such issues. The baby can also have abnormal genes.
I do not mean to discourage you. My purpose of the information is to tell you about possible complications so that you can make a more educated decision.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
You can try
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I am Dr Mittal. I have read your query. I think I would be able to help you.
The fact remains that diabetes in the husband is not a contraindication for conception, it's absolutely ok. In fact even in diabetic mothers, diabetician needs to be more careful cause raised sugars can cause misconceptions.
As for age, that's also not a contraindication for conception. However, you need to be careful. Beyond age of 35 the mother qualifies for elderly pregnancy. This can have its problems, but most problems can be managed between the physician and the obstetrics specialists.
Elderly print can cause raised chances of diabetes, hypertension and other such issues. The baby can also have abnormal genes.
I do not mean to discourage you. My purpose of the information is to tell you about possible complications so that you can make a more educated decision.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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