A 30-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes without complications has her etonogestrel implant removed to conceive. She asks about preconception care. Wh...

Question

A 30-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes without complications has her etonogestrel implant removed to conceive. She asks about preconception care. What key advice should be given?

Accepted Answer

She should optimise glycaemic control (target HbA1c

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No special preconception care needed for diabetes

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She should wait 6 months after implant removal before conceiving

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She needs to stop insulin before conception

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Folic acid 400 microgram is sufficient for diabetic women

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Preconception Care Type 1 Diabetes After Implant

A 30-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes without complications has her etonogestrel implant removed to conceive. She asks about preconception care. What key advice should be given?