Diabetes Management During Breastfeeding in Women with Type 1 Diabetes
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Purpose of Review: To provide an update on glycemic management of type 1 diabetes during breastfeeding with focus on diet and insulin treatment to prevent hypoglycemia, ketoacidosis, and weight retention. Recommendations for insulin pump settings are given. Recent Findings: Women with type 1 diabetes are encouraged to breastfeed. Hypoglycemia is a concern in the breastfeeding period among women with type 1 diabetes, and ketoacidosis may also occur. The usual goals for glucose values for persons with diabetes also apply during breastfeeding. The recommended minimum daily carbohydrate intake is 210 g during breastfeeding, and this may contribute to prevention of hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis while aiming for gradual weight loss. Insulin requirements are 21% lower during breastfeeding than before pregnancy. Summary: Diabetes management in breastfeeding women with type 1 diabetes includes the same goals for glucose values as in other persons with diabetes, sufficient carbohydrate intake, and adequate reduction in insulin dose.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 34 |
Journal | Current Diabetes Reports |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 8 |
ISSN | 1534-4827 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 |
- Breastfeeding, Carbohydrate, Hypoglycemia, Ketoacidosis, Type 1 diabetes, Weight retention
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