Hormonal Contraception and Risk of Thromboembolism in Women With Diabetes.

Sarah H O'BrienTerah KochSara K VeselyEleanor Bimla Schwarz

Published in: Diabetes care (2016)

The absolute risk of thromboembolism among women with type 1 or 2 diabetes using hormonal contraception is low. Highly effective, intrauterine and subdermal contraceptives are excellent options for women with diabetes who hope to avoid the teratogenic effects of hyperglycemia by carefully planning their pregnancies.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
preterm birth
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance
diabetic rats