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Type 2 diabetes male 2nd baby plan
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I have type 2 diabetes and taking Metformin for last 3 years. We are planning for a second baby. I found in the internet that long time metformin use will affect sperm and results in baby born with severe birth defects. Please let me know is this true or not. What should i do now
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Not true.
Metformin is safe in pregnancy
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Also insulin is safe
Nothing to worry
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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla
Diabetologist
11 yrs exp
Solapur
It's safe
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
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Bareilly
Kindly connect.
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Dr. Raveendran S R
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16 yrs exp
Chennai
It's safer
No need to worry
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