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GDM 25 week pregnant
25 week pregnant, my fasting sugar 123-137 and after meal sugar is 160-180. Dr advised to take 6 unit insulin 3 times , before each meal. And one insulin 8 unit in night. Looking for suggestions if this much insulin is required. And can I take medicine instead of insulin.
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This is sufficient and can continue.. monitor blood sugar levels 4 times a day. For pregnancy, insulin is the treatment of choice.
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monitor blood sugar levels regularly according to the treating doctor with a continuous home monitoring chart to look for your blood sugar levels and treat accordingly.
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healthy diet and physical activity.
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You are interested in 2nd opinion, Now day sugar control levels according to blood glucose levels in daily basis pregnant mother. Try with what Dr suggested to you . If the blood glucose levels come to normal then continue the same . You need not change doses .
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Your blood glucose will be controlled soon, do not worry Have a nice day .
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During pregnancy you can’t take oral tablets insulin is the treatment of choice . You need to monitor your sugars 4 times a day and adjust your insulin dose accordingly . This dose would be calculated and advised by your doctor based on your sugar readings only
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This is sufficient. Monitor sugars weekly and have a follow up.
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No , only insulin is the treatment of choice. With carbohydrates restriction and walking suggested. Please follow the doctor instruction.
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