#asktheexpert hello doctor, due to my high sugar levels I am on insulin. my son is 1.5yrs old. will my insulin effects to my baby through breastfeeding? kindly advise.

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ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist12 months ago

A. Namaste Mom, You may go ahead and feed you toddler as studies suggest that the molecule of the insulin is large enough and hence they do not enter the breast milk

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