You've dreamed of the day you would have children. We've got plenty of information and resources for you. Read stories from other diabetic parents trying to conceive. Find sites and resources written by other diabetic parents on adoption, infertility and more.

Statistics:

*23.6 million people currently have diabetes--only 7.8% of our total population

* After pregnancy, 5-10% of women with gestational diabetes will develop Type 2 diabetes.

* Children with parents who have diabetes are at greater risk for developing it themselves.

* If one parent has diabetes, there is only a 3-5% chance it will be passed along to their children.

* If both parents have diabetes, there is up to a 50% chance that diabetes can be passed along to their offspring.

"Six Until Me"

Writer and blogger Kerri Morrone Spalding is an inspiration to many diabetics. Type 1 since childhood, Kerri chronicles her life with diabetes and recently has talked candidly about preparing herself for pregnancy.

www.sixuntilme.com

If you're thinking about getting pregnant, or have just started trying, read these informational articles and books. More information for those suffering from infertility or considering adoption can be chosen from the links on the left.

"Is Your Body Ready?"
--Mayo Clinic Staff

Thinking about having a baby? When you have diabetes, preconception planning can help you have a healthier pregnancy. Read about what to do when you want to get pregnant and how to ready your body for pregnancy.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/
pregnancy-and-diabetes/DA00061

"A Prepregnancy Checklist"
--Diabetes Monitor

A fantastic checklist that covers everything you can think of from medications, teaching, and more. This list is one of the most thorough I've seen. A great resource to have as you plan for pregnancy.

http://www.diabetesmonitor.com/
planpreg.htm

"Impact of Diabetes on Marriage and Having Children"
--Diabetes Care, ADA

An abstract article on the impact that diabetes can have on a marriage and which diabetics are choosing to have children or not have children.

http://care.diabetesjournals.org/
content/
8/1/52.abstract

"Covering Your Bases"
--PregnancyInfo.Net

Please don't let this article be discouragement for wanting to get pregnant or for trying. Most pregnancies and births go smoothly and have no problems at all. Careful planning before and during pregnancy and tight control is key. However, many find comfort in knowing. This article talks about planning for pregnancy and the potential risk factors a women with diabetes faces to her own health and her child's health during pregnancy.

http://www.pregnancy-info.net/diabetes.html