Scientific Background: The number of women with type 1 diabetes is expected to rise, particularly for those in their early reproductive years. Pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy can increase the risk of various maternal (e.g., hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis) and fetal complications. Uncontrolled BG levels immediately before and during pregnancy have been associated with miscarriage, pre-eclampsia, infant mortality and a twofold to fourfold increased risk of major congenital malformations. Maternal hyperglycemia has been shown to complicate pregnancy more than any other factor and has been associated with a higher rate of spontaneous abortions and congenital malformations. Preconception care emphasizing stringent BG control in the preconception period (at least three to six months prior to pregnancy) and continued throughout can significantly reduce these risks to levels that are similar to those reported for the non-diabetic population. These attempts to achieve tighter BG control have, however, been linked to increased incidence of SH in early pregnancy. These findings point to the critical importance of providing TIDM women with practical self-management skills that they can actively use to better manage their BG levels, and achieve their target glycemic control without undue risk of hypoglycemia in preparation for pregnancy. At present, however, there are no published behavioral interventions specifically tailored to improving detection and management of extreme BG levels in this patient population.