Programmazione della gravidanza nella donna con diabete pre-gravidico: la terapia anticoncezionale

For women with pregestational diabetes and obesity, preconception counseling is essential to reduce the risk of complications. In addition to establishing strategies to optimize glycemic control and body weight, adequate contraceptive therapy is necessary. When selecting a contraceptive method for women with diabetes, it is important to consider both the safety and effectiveness of the chosen method. Although no method is absolutely contraindicated, long-acting reversible contraceptives best combine safety and effectiveness and are therefore among the most highly recommended in specific guidelines.