low sugar levels during pregnancy due to insulin treatment

[shijee]

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??  

[Anita Ramsetty, MD]

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.

[shijee]

Hello Madam,

Thank you very much for your reply...this would help me to relax and enjoy my pregnancy..Thanx a Ton...

Shital