%0 Journal Article
%T Hormonal Contraception and Diabetes
%A Pallardo L.F
%A Cano A
%A Cristobal I
%A Blanco M.A
%A Lozano M and Lete I
%J Clinical Medicine Insights: Women's Health
%D 2012
%I 
%R 10.4137/CMWH.S9934
%X Women with gestational diabetes mellitus are at increased risk for developing diabetes mellitus (DM), mainly type 2 DM, as well as metabolic syndrome. The presence of subsequent pregnancies increases the risk. In addition, pregnancy in patients with type 1 and type 2 DM also elevates the risk of morbidity and mortality for both mothers and offspring. Thus, all women with pre-existing type 1 or type 2 DM should receive preconception care to optimize glycemic control (HbA1c # 6%). In those cases with macrovascular or microvascular complications, family planning is even more important in order to avoid the risk of aggravation of such complications associated with a new pregnancy. The present review analyzes the metabolic and cardiovascular repercussions of hormone contraception in non-diabetic women as well as in type 1 and type 2 DM patients with and without macrovascular and microvascular complications. Finally, the recommendations pertaining to hormonal contraceptive methods for women with diabetes are summarized.
%U http://www.la-press.com/hormonal-contraception-and-diabetes-article-a3418