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GDM and Insulin queries
I'm currently in my 31st week of pregnancy. I have been advised to take both metformin and insulin even though my blood sugar levels have never gone beyond 200 mg/dl.
Insulin has been advised once every night so as to control FBS.
Is insulin really required as I m on metformin tabs already?
I have previously been diagnosed with pcos and thyroid before pregnancy
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
23 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Yes u need insulin
Fasting should be less than 95n post meal should be less than 140
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Obstetrician
18 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult for proper discussion
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Dr. V.Suguna
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
High levels both fasting and post breakfast
U need both
To reduce fbs below 100 she might have adviced insulin
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Your post prandial sugars are on higher side.
Dose of insulin or metformin needs to be increased.
Consult your doctor for the same.
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