Sarah asked in the comments, if Depo is good for Type 1 diabetics…
My answer:
Every year, my CDE and my gynocologist and I go around and around on this one, and we usually go with the “isn’t broke don’t fix it”. Every patient has to make up their own mind with their doctor’s guidance.
My problems are painful periods along with never wanting to have children. The other problem, of course, is diabetes. Most people who menastrate see changes in blood sugar. I see a slight, temporary raising of blood sugar, but very slight with each shot.
My CDE thinks that the depo probably adds to insulin resistance and weight gain. My answer is, when I get under 175 pounds and I can’t lose any more weight, I’ll consider dropping it for that reason.
Also, I’m getting close to menopause (I just turned 46) and they claim I won’t have any sympthoms while on depo.