This week on Mamabetes, Carleigh and Rachel are joined by two guests: Kim Minniecon, Senior Indigenous Health Coordinator at Queensland Health; and Maira Kamal, a practicing Muslim who is planning a pregnancy. These women discuss what it is like living with and managing a diabetes diagnosis during pregnancy, as well as the cultural and religious practices that may impact on this management.
You can contact your local diabetes state organisation or NDSS for support in caring for and managing your diabetes in relation to cultural and religious practices.
For more information about managing diabetes health as a First Nations person, visit the Diabetes Australia website at: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islanders
For further support on pregnancy loss, please touch base with your healthcare professional, PANDA's perinatal national helpline on 1300 726 306, SANDS on 1300 072 637 or any other organisation you feel comfortable and safe to reach out to.
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If during this podcast series you feel you need to reach out for additional support, please contact your usual treating team, PANDA's National Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Helpline on 1300 726 306 or LifeLine on 13 11 14 outside of PANDAs operating hours.