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Is insulin required
My sister who is 37 years old and in 31st week of pregnancy has sugar level reading of 5 times for a day as mentioned in the attachment. Does she require insulin? Is it mandatory or she can have some other medicine? Kindly suggest.
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Dr. Tanvi Parikh
Endocrinologist
11 yrs exp
Pune
Your sisters sugar readings are above the goal for pregnancy. She requires additional medicines. There are only a couple of medications that can be taken safely during pregnancy. That includes 2 types of pills and insulin. Depending on what medicines she is currently taking, she may or may not need insulin.
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Schedule a consultation to discuss her current medications and need for insulin
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Dr. Nikhil Prabhu
Diabetologist
17 yrs exp
Mumbai
Yes she may require insulin and in pregnancy insulin is safest. As the pregnancy advances sugar readings may rise further.
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Healthy diet and regular walking
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