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Big picture: Dr. Adriana Davis Say: “The percentage is woman An increasing number of women are suffering from diabetes before the onset of pregnancy.Diabetes before pregnancy can cause pregnancy complications . ”

In the news: A new study shows a dramatic increase in the number of women with diabetes at or before the onset of pregnancy.

Main findings

This study highlights three important issues with pre-gestational diabetes.

1. The proportion of women with diabetes in the first trimester has increased by 27% over the past five years.
2. More and more women are getting diabetes at a young age. As such, pre-pregnancy diabetes rates will continue to increase.
3. This dramatic increase will have long-term effects on the health and wellness of women and their babies.

“This is because we know that pre-pregnancy diagnosis of diabetes increases the risk of pregnancies, including pre-eclampsia, fetal growth restriction, stillbirth, and neonates at large gestational age. It’s worrying.” [newborns] and polyhydramnios [excess of amniotic fluid] in another spectrum. ”interview source)

The researchers noted that:

1. “Most diabetes in pregnancy is gestational diabetes, but pre-pregnancy diabetes is known to carry a higher risk of adverse outcomes for both mother and infant.”research source)

Rising rates of obesity among young women are increasing the incidence of pre-gestational diabetes in Arizona and throughout the United States. And surprisingly, fertility rates among older women who are more likely to have diabetes are also rising across the country. These two variables of hers are part of the reason behind the rise in pre-gestational diabetes.

Next step: If you are thinking about becoming pregnant, be sure to discuss your pregnancy with your healthcare provider. A1C value. Also, if you have diabetes, work with your health care team to ensure a safe pregnancy.

Know this: You may be able to get low-cost or no-cost insurance while you are pregnant. (Visit Healthcare.gov)

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has great resources nutrition during pregnancy. (Please visit the resources here)

• did you know Does that mean 19.5% of Cochise County residents don’t have health insurance? This has implications for pregnant health in Sierra Vista.

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doctor’s expert Insights into Pregnancy Health and Women’s Health

Know this: “The increasing trend in pregestational diabetes rates among pregnant women is worrying because it directly impacts the health of both the mother and the baby. As a nation, we should take this data as a wake-up call to strengthen public health efforts and raise awareness of the importance of pre-pregnancy diabetes management. Another thing to keep in mind is that women typically only need 100 to 300 extra calories during pregnancy.Thus, consult a nutritionist about calorie choices and intake during pregnancy. becomes very important.Finally, if you have diabetes since pre-pregnancy, talk to your doctor about your concerns.We can work as a team to minimize complications. !” Dr. Puja Appal of Family Medicine.

Talk to your doctor to find out your A1C value.

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I live in Sierra Vista The following pregnancy health facts directly affect your health.

Did you know there were 2,559.0 deaths from diabetes in Arizona in 2021? This number reflects men and women.

31.0% of people living in Cochise County are obese.

9.9% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.

31.2% of Cochise County residents have high blood pressure.

All these variables affect health during pregnancy.

Pre-gestational diabetes rates by state of residence: United States, 2021.

Image credit: CDC/National Vital Statistics Report: Vol. 72 No. 6.

What they say:

“From 2016 to 2021, the PDM (pre-pregnancy diabetes) increased by 22% (from 3.7 to 4.5 per 1,000 live births) in normal-weight mothers and increased in overweight (7.6 to 8.8) and obese (18.6 to 21.5) mothers. Each increased by 16%. Her 4% decrease (from 2.5 to 2.4) for mothers who were underweight was not significant. In 2021, her PDM rate also increased as her maternal BMI increased. Underweight mothers had the lowest proportion (2.4) and obese mothers had the highest proportion (21.5). This pattern was also observed in 2016 (Table 2 and Figure 4). ”research source)

“Most diabetes in pregnancy is gestational diabetes (5), but pre-pregnancy diabetes is associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes for both mothers and infants (6-12). shows an increase in PDM among most mothers” by age, race, Hispanic origin, BMI category, and across U.S. states, 2016-2021. (Ditto. )

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CDC National Vital Statistics Report We published our findings: Trends and Characteristics of Pregestational Diabetes: United States, 2016–2021 (read here)

Sierra Vista diabetes facts and statistics: (Women’s Health Office)

• About 15 million women in the United States have diabetes, and about 1 in 9 adult women have diabetes.
• Diabetes affects women and men in roughly equal numbers. However, diabetes affects women differently than men.
• Compared to men with diabetes, women with diabetes have the following characteristics:

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