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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)
low sugar levels during pregnancy due to insulin treatment
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Anita Ramsetty, MD - GeneralEndocrinology, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Thyroid Disorders, AdrenalInsufficiency, CF-Related Diabetes
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low sugar levels during pregnancy due to insulin treatment
by shijee, Mar 15, 2008 11:56PM
i have gestational diabetes and i am being treated with insulin for the same.will there be any complications of low sugar levels on me and my baby??
Doctor's Answer
by Anita Ramsetty, MD, Mar 17, 2008 07:10PM
, Mar 17, 2008 07:10PM
Hi,
There can be side effects of low blood sugars mainly in you(shakiness, sweating, passing out, seizures) if the sugars go too low(usually below 40mg/dL is the level when most folks have serious side effects like passing out). There is risk of injury to your baby if you fall during a low episode. But overall insulin is safe for use in pregnancy and has been for many many years. As long as you are under good care and keeping a close eye on your sugars, the risks of poorly controlled sugars are worse then being on insulin, so just keep a close eye on everything and enjoy this time preparing for your little one.
take care.
There can be side effects of low blood sugars mainly in you(shakiness, sweating, passing out, seizures) if the sugars go too low(usually below 40mg/dL is the level when most folks have serious side effects like passing out). There is risk of injury to your baby if you fall during a low episode. But overall insulin is safe for use in pregnancy and has been for many many years. As long as you are under good care and keeping a close eye on your sugars, the risks of poorly controlled sugars are worse then being on insulin, so just keep a close eye on everything and enjoy this time preparing for your little one.
take care.
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Thank you very much for your reply...this would help me to relax and enjoy my pregnancy..Thanx a Ton...
Shital