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CHC with diabetes — DFSRH MCQ

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ModerateCombined hormonal contraceptionCHC with diabetesDFSRH

A 32-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes for 8 years requests CHC. She has no nephropathy, retinopathy, neuropathy or vascular disease and her blood pressure is normal. What is the UKMEC category for CHC?

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Correct answer: C — UKMEC 2

Diabetes without vascular complications and not of long duration is generally UKMEC 2 for CHC. Vascular complications or long duration would increase the category. Insulin use by itself is not the contraindication.

Reference: FSRH Combined Hormonal Contraception Guideline; UKMEC 2025; BNF