vaginapagina | Diabetes and HBC

Hi there! I’m a type 1 diabetic (with no diabetic related complications) who is interested in getting on HBC in the next few months. I wanted to know if there was anyone here who is also diabetic and on HBC, and what their experience with it is. I’ve been researching different types and I know that estrogen can have an effect on raising blood sugar levels (as I’ve seen in my numbers before and during my period), but I wouldn’t think it would be too much of a problem. However, I’ve seen more than one type of HBC come with a warning for diabetes, such as the NuvaRing, so I’m wondering if there’s more to the precaution than it appears. I was specifically looking at the NuvaRing or a monophasic pill. Also, I’m looking to go to my gynecologist for this but should I go to my endocrinologist instead? My general doctor directed me to my GYN, but I’ve seen some websites say that you should consult your endo instead. I have a ridiculous amount of doctors so it gets confusing. Thanks for any advice you can offer!

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I've been type 1 for 10 years and on HBC for 4. I have never ever been told by any of my doctors that HBC would raise my bloodsugars and I've never had any kind of issue related to my diabetes while being on HBC.

I have a pump so I have fairly good control anyways. I use the nuvaring and I love it. I like that it has a lower dose of hormones and that I never have to think about it. It really has no effect on my bloodsugars, I can say for certain, nor does my bloodsugar run higher around my period as someone else suggested.

I think you do have to keep in mind that everyone's bodies will react differently, whether related to diabetes or not. If you're really worried have a chat with your endo before you try HBC.

Ooo, thank you! That's reassuring to hear.

Diabetes and HBC

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