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Diabetic pregnant women
Iam 26yr old pregnant of 6weeks and iam diabetic since 2 yrs .can I take any health drinks such as mother's Horlicks or ensure along with milk . please advise
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You don't need health drinks in first trimester. Protein requirements for baby increases after second trimester. Focus on sugar control and balanced nutrition. Your doctor would guide you for diabetic protein powders when needed. They are sugar-free.
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Dr. Archana
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Is your sugar under control . Get a glycosylated haemoglobin level check and review all the medicines. Get level 1 and 2 ultrasound along with dual marker test done
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