Hello Amy, I had gestational insuline dependant diabetes with my first child ,so I knew I would be confronted with the same issue with my second. We went ahead and had her anyways. I got checked very early on and sure enough boom there it was. Here we go again! I now am on oral meds for Type II since my second child was born. I knew the risks going into the pregnancy, even at code blue with the first. I just figured I knew how to take care of myself from experience with my first. The code blue was a freak infection that happens 1 outta 1000 pregnancies. My doctor of 30yrs in medical field had never experienced it. So I initially took action in my husbands and I's initially conversation of planning our child. My mom was a type I diabetic and died when I was 12, so. I knew the risks. A lot of people thought we were nuts,but it was worth it. She was a healthy 8lbs 9oz baby girl!! :-)

very true! its proven that diabetics can live longer healthier lives than non diabetics if they take care of themselves. i am glad to see the girl from american idol doing the one touch commercials. i know she keeps pretty quite about it but shes a good role model. she doesnt use diabetes as a crutch or for sympathy and she make it to second place in idol which shows that you can do anything even with diabetes and shes young so it will reach that demographic.

Hi Amy, thank you for reaching out to me! I'd love to be interviewed as part of your website. I love the idea of focusing of women & diabetes. I do believe we have a unique set of challenges to deal with. Please let me know how and when I can contribute! : )

Hey Amy! Just wanted to let you know that my family and I picked up your book today and we LOVE it! I'll definitely be recommending it to others! :) Thank you for giving me this opportunity!

GREAT CONGRATS on being a Featured member. Good Luck to you. Reed

Bravo on being a featured member Amy ♥