Diabetes during early pregnancy

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I am 5 week pregnant and I have high fasting blood sugar of 130. Is insulin the only option? I am 32 years old and this is my first pregnancy after 9 years of married life

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Dr. Sheetal Aversekar Diabetologist 13 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sheetal Aversekar

Diabetologist 13 yrs exp Mumbai

Insulin is the safest option for you. It is essential to control your sugar level at the earliest at this stage of pregnancy and insulin will help to achieve that. Most oral diabetes medicines are not allowed in pregnancy.