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Guardian of 0 children2 years ago

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I am having gestational diabetes. Its my 17 th week of pregnancy. I am taking metformin twice a day still my suger levels are not stable yet.

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist2 years ago

A. If it is not getting controlled with metformin and then it will be high time to start insulin. Consult your doctor and take appropriate treatment without any delay. Write Your Answer Here

Author of questionGuardian of 0 children2 years ago

A. Doctor said to take metformin for 5 days and check . Its my 5th day today fasting was 110 and post meal is 137 . I am going to visit doctor again today evening. I am following diet plan too for the same as suggested by doctor

RashmiMom of a 10 yr 11 m old girl2 years ago

A. Then you can once again talk to your l gynaecologist if she would want to help you with any other medicine or any precautions or any dietary alteration that you need to li to go ahead with as of now I think that’s what is going to be a century helpful for you

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