Diabetes in specific groups
Some groups of persons with diabetes may have different treatment goals to manage their disease. Explore these specific groups in this section.
PERIOPERATIVE CARE
One in two people with diabetes will undergo surgery at some point in their life. Every surgery poses potential risks, regardless of your health condition. But people with diabetes face an elevated risk of some complications, such as infection. Fortunately, there are...
Pregnancy and Diabetes
During pregnancy, diabetes impacts the health of the mother and baby in many ways. Pregnant women with poorly controlled diabetes are at higher risk for miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, larger than average babies, and birth defects. Fortunately, women with...
