During a normal menstrual cycle, the levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone increase and decrease in a regular pattern. Whereas during perimenopause, hormone levels may not follow this regular pattern. As a result, you may have irregular bleeding or spotting. In case of some months, your period may be longer and heavier.

There are four main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and a condition known as prediabetes, in which you have higher-than-normal blood glucose levels but not quite high enough (yet) to qualify as Type 2 diabetes.

If you have diabetes and are pregnant or hoping to become pregnant, talk to your physician about the best ways to manage your and your babys health. For instance, your blood glucose levels and general health need to be tracked before and during your pregnancy. When youre pregnant, blood glucose and ketones travel through the placenta to the baby. B