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High Fasting sugar during pregnancy
Hi doctor,
I am 28 weeks pregnant. Since my sugar levels are on the higher side since 6th week, I am taking glycomet 1500mg ( 1000+500mg) since starting. I am monitoring my sugar at home 4 times.. 1 hr post breakfast, lunch and dinner respectively and all are under 140, however, fasting sugar which I take post waking up is mostly in the range 95-105 (since I reach week 26th). Pls guide.. do I need to take insulin shots?
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Insulin is always better durin pregnancy, metfornin is also safe but the dose shud b monitored.. ur sugars are quite ok but can u connect so that I'll help u with other ideas to control sugars
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Dr. Hema Venkataraman
Endocrinologist
24 yrs exp
Bangalore
If fasting is persistently above 100 u need treatment. If you’re on. 1000 mg metformin at night you will need insulin.
In any case you’re only 28 weeks- the sugars will rise in pregnancy and u will need insulin at some point
Insulin is safe anyway and it is only temporary and will stop at delivery.
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