Question
A patient with a sweet-tooth habit since childhood was found to have elevated blood sugar and excessive weight during a health check-up. Since then, medication has been taken to control blood sugar. Currently, the blood sugar levels are well-controlled, and the patient is considering pregnancy. However, due to the long-term impact of diabetes, they have been delaying childbearing.
Answer
Hello: Under effective insulin control to maintain normal blood sugar levels, type 2 diabetic patients can consider getting pregnant. High blood sugar conditions and oral hypoglycemic drugs may cause fetal malformation. Diabetes itself is not an inherited disease but has a familial predisposition. As long as proper precautions are taken, your children will not be prone to diabetes. To prevent diabetes, it is recommended to follow these points: one, avoid overeating, maintain a regular lifestyle, chew slowly, and consume more vegetables; two, prevent infectious diseases and avoid excessive use of antibiotics; three, increase physical activity. Wishing you health!