Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a disease state that is complicated by the hormonal changes of pregnancy. Women with Type 1 DM, Type 2 DM, or Prediabetes should be seen by a specialist as soon as a pregnancy is confirmed.
Although pregnancy is wonderful and exciting, there are many health risks and conditions that may make the process concerning and complicated. Typically, it can be a pre-existing medical condition, or a problem diagnosed during pregnancy that can place the mother and/or fetus at an increased risk for complications.