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Visit an endocrinologist and obstetrician before you conceive i.e. when you are planing for a baby There are 2 risk factors to the foetus from a diabetes mother.The first birth defect happens when organs start growing(early stage)and later happens due to increased growth of baby which leads to delivery problems These problems can be prevented by maintaining HbA1C(average 2-3months blood glucose)below 7%.Type 2 diabetes are prescribed insulin during pregnancy Obesity increases pregnancy complications.So better to lose weight for safe and easy delivery Don't use statins or painkillers.Folic acid should be used daily with doctor consultation to prevent deformities Tests like HbA1C,thyroid profile,blood pressure,eye examination,kidney function test should be done regularly During first 3 months some women may have hypoglycemia.During sixth month insulin resistance increases leading to high blood glucose levels.At 9th month insulin needs may be double.So it is better to test more