Understanding the self-management experiences and support needs during pregnancy among women with pre-existing diabetes: a qualitative descriptive study

BackgroundWith the increasing prevalence of pre-existing type 1 and type 2 diabetes in pregnancy and their associated perinatal risks, there is a need to focus on interventions to achieve optimal maternal glycemia to improve pregnancy outcomes. One strategy focuses on improving diabetes self-management education and support for expectant mothers with diabetes. This study’s objective is to describe the experience of managing diabetes during …