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your own illness, you should consult your physician or other qualified medical professionals.
Question
I am 30 years old, have had diabetes for two years, and, I am 10 weeks
pregnant.I was on pills before the pregnancy, now take insulin, and my
HbA1c
is 8%. What are my risk of birth defects?
Answer
Your hemoglobin A1c is above normal which does increase your risk of fetal
abnormalities. However, the odds are still well in your favor
(90-95%) of having an unaffected baby. Nevertheless, it is important that
you continue to improve your glucose control. Also, over the
course of the pregnancy you will have several ultrasound examinations of
the baby to look for any problems.
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