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 languageEnglish
Article number34
JournalCurrent Diabetes Reports
Volume20
Issue number8
ISSN1534-4827
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

    Research areas

  • Breastfeeding, Carbohydrate, Hypoglycemia, Ketoacidosis, Type 1 diabetes, Weight retention

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