Pregnancy and Diabetes

Most women with diabetes have a normal pregnancy resulting in a healthy baby. However, having diabetes does increase the chances of complications for both mother and baby. Planning and preparing for a pregnancy with your diabetes team can substantially reduce that risk. Professor Fidelma Dunne and her team explain the risks involved with diabetes in pregnancy and how to reduce these risks to ensure the best possible outcome for both mother and baby with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes


Type 1 Diabetes develops when the pancreas fails to produce any insulin. It usually develops over a short period of time.

For more information on Type 1 Diabetes during pregnancy,

Type 1 Diabetes

Web TV Chapter

Type 2 Diabetes


Type 2 Diabetes is the most common type of diabetes accounting for approximately 90% of all cases.

For more information on Type 2 Diabetes during pregnancy,

Type 2 Diabetes

Web TV Chapter

Gestational Diabetes


Gestational Diabetes is a form of diabetes that begins during pregnancy. It usually starts after about 20 weeks of pregnancy and may be asymptomatic.

For more information on Gestational diabetes during pregnancy,

Gestational Diabetes

Web TV Chapter

Web TV


To view the Web TV chapters for Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational diabetes click on the following links:

Type 1

Type 2

Gestational