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Women health

The ups and downs of the menstrual cycle and type 1 diabetes

Published on Nov 23, 2023

Many women with type 1 diabetes (T1D) will agree: blood sugar levels and insulin requirements can fluctuate greatly at certain times during the menstrual cycle.  Several studies carried out in recent years confirm that sex hormones (estrogen and progesterone) could be yet another that can influence blood sugar levels. An increase of blood sugar levels has … Read more

The Key to a Positive Experience Managing Pregnancy and Type 1 Diabetes

Published on Mar 29, 2023

Pregnancy comes with its fair share of challenges in terms of physical and emotional changes. When coupled with type 1 diabetes (T1D), pregnancy also affects blood sugar management and maternal and fetal health. Certain risks may be increased for both the mother (e.g., more frequent hypoglycemia, premature delivery, high blood pressure) and the baby (e.g., … Read more