In the past, babies born to women with diabetes tended to be large.  This problem,  called macrosomia,  was the baby’s response to having extra amounts of glucose from the mother’s blood. To reduce the…

Blood Glucose Management. The first step is to choose blood glucose targets for your pregnancy. The targets given in the box on page 370 are an example. Talk to your health care team…

In the past,  it was common for women with diabetes who became pregnant to experience serious problems, such as miscarriage, stillbirth, or a baby with birth defects. Today, it is very common for women…

Among men, the diagnosis of diabetes brings with it the concern about impotence or erectile dysfunction (ED). But, are problems with erections really more common in men with diabetes than men without…

Diabetes can affect sexual functioning and fulfillment for both men and women. The good news is that sexual health is getting more attention, and there is more help available. If you are…

Practicing birth control and safe sex are important for anyone, but they are especially important for women with diabetes. The outlook for women with diabetes and their babies has improved dramatically in recent…

Rita has type 2 diabetes. She had learned to deal with it but was now going through menopause. Her gynecologist suggested hormone replacement therapy, but she just wasn’t sure. What were the risks? She…