pregnancy
Question:
hi, I have a question regarding diabetes and pregnancy that I hope someone can help me with: will the fact that the male is diabetic have any effect on the chances of his partner (who is not diabetic) becoming pregnant AND is it likely to have any effect on the child-to-be? regards Lara
I’m real new but I can give a partial answer. If the male experiences impotence it could reduce chances of pregnancy. The likely effect on the child to be is a genetic higher risk of diabetis at some time in life. My adopted sons father was a diabetic. My adopted son (21) so far does not have diabetis (and he lives on a diet of fat and sugar) but did have other pituitary hormone problems which are somewhat linked to diabetis. Growth hormone deficiency resulting in dwarfism and necessitated GH injections for 5 years ($2222.50) per month. And anti-diuretic hormone which resulted in bedwetting until about age 12. There is now replacement hormone available which is inhaled. And psychiatric challenges biochemically based in the pituitary which resulted in the necessity of institutionalizing him. I must advise you that there is some evidence but no proof that these were exacerbated by the birth mother drinking during pregnancy. We believed he was Fetal Alochol Effect (not syndrome) and have a court (not medical) decision that agrees. He was never evaluated medically becaues he did not have enough proof to qualify for the evaulation. Doctors "around here" wont evaluate unless alcohol consumption during pregancy is proved. Thus eliminating all adopted children from screening and services. Carol
Response:
I’ve heard that Type 2 is much more prone to be passed on than Type 1. In fact, under 5% for Type 1. Jennifer – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – About type 1, I believe the stats are 10% if one parent is diabetic, regardless of which parent. Jennifer As I can recall Type II could be hereditary, so could be "transfered"(*not:* " will be") but about Type I that’s highly uncertain. I hope there’s an expert around. — Jeroen ;-} the ChessBrat at: http://zip.to/jeroen ICQ#45740870
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As I can recall Type II could be hereditary, so could be "transfered"(*not:* " will be") but about Type I that’s highly uncertain. I hope there’s an expert around. — Jeroen ;-} the ChessBrat at: http://zip.to/jeroen ICQ#45740870
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About type 1, I believe the stats are 10% if one parent is diabetic, regardless of which parent. Jennifer – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – As I can recall Type II could be hereditary, so could be "transfered"(*not:* " will be") but about Type I that’s highly uncertain. I hope there’s an expert around. — Jeroen ;-} the ChessBrat at: http://zip.to/jeroen ICQ#45740870
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hi, I have a question regarding diabetes and pregnancy that I hope someone can help me with: will the fact that the male is diabetic have any effect on the chances of his partner (who is not diabetic) becoming pregnant AND is it likely to have any effect on the child-to-be? regards Lara
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Lara, There’s a few Type 1 men on here who have fathered children. Hopefully some of them will respond to your question. Jennifer – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – hi, I have a question regarding diabetes and pregnancy that I hope someone can help me with: will the fact that the male is diabetic have any effect on the chances of his partner (who is not diabetic) becoming pregnant AND is it likely to have any effect on the child-to-be? regards Lara
