Pregnancy and Type 1 Diabetes

Optimising blood glucose levels before and during pregnancy is really important for the health of both mother and developing baby. You should be closely monitored and supported by your health care team and midwife, and there are often special considerations for birthing.

But these days everything has been made so much easier with the introduction of continuous glucose monitoring technology, and this is now funded for all people living with Type 1 diabetes in New Zealand.

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What’s included on this page

Planning and pre-conception care

Insulin needs over the course of your pregnancy

The birth

Breastfeeding

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