Birth control and diabetics are very important issues, as women suffering from diabetics, are at a greater risk due to unplanned pregnancy. The contraceptive options for women are the same.
Family planning is an important aspect for women with diabetics, as it will help them regulate their blood sugar levels, before and during an unplanned pregnancy. The choice of contraception would depend on your health, age and risk factors due to this medical issue.
If due to diabetics, you have serious complications, like heart and kidney problem, then birth control pills that combine hormones estrogen and progestin should be avoided. Pills with both the hormones are known as combination pills and they could have adverse effects on blood sugar level.
These combination pills could also increase the risk other complications if you have diabetics. There is research to prove that pills could increase the risk of kidney disease in woman with diabetes. Birth control and the alternative options that are available should be discussed with the doctor.
Safer options based on your health and risk factors include
- Intrauterine devices IUDs – IUD may be a very safe choice, if it contains copper. But if you suffer from kidney or eye problem due to diabetics, it should be avoided.
- Barrier methods – Condoms and diaphragms are considered very effective contraception methods if used properly. A tear in the condom and improper use of diaphragm could increase the risk of unplanned pregnancy.
- Hormone skin patches, vaginal rings, implants and injections – Implants and injections that contain only progestin are considered safe for women with diabetics. A combination of vaginal ring and skin patch are not suitable contraception options if you have diabetics.
Birth control and diabetes can be handled in a very safe manner if you have the right information, which can be adequately provided by the doctor.
