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Diabetes, Thyroid Imbalance, 30 Weeks Pregnant, Got Spiked Sugar Levels On Taking Betansol. Will This Cause Adverse Effects?
Hi Iam 30 weeks pregnant. I was diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic 3 years ago and have been since on insulin . Iam also taking medication for thyroid imbalance. At my last meeting with my gynac 2 days ago they said my AFI was 9-10 gms and hence I was given 2 doses of betanasol for helping the baby s lungs mature. However my sugar levels have reached 215-277 levels since yesterday inspit of my increasing my level of insuling intake in consultation with my diabetologist . I would like to know how many days is effect of betanasol likely to last and whether this temporary spike in sugar levels will have any adverse affects. Iam currenty on Novolet Mixtard ( 20 morn / 24 night) and Actrapid (30 in the afternoon).
Wed, 31 Oct 2012
Hello pragatisahi, welcome to healthcaremagic.com
I have gone through your case scenario and AFI for your baby is in borderline , i would consider anything less than 8 to be low , however i don't know the clinical picture so my judgement is purely based on your clinical history , so my advice to you please go back and consult with your doctor . Regarding your query about the medication you mentioned , the half life for the drug you mentioned is around 5 minutes but since it is been used to accelerate the maturity of the fetal lung you will be continuing till labour , that is the general trend though some doctor's have their own protocol and pattern. I would like you to ask your diabetologist to revise the insuling dosage tailored to your needs . With or without that particular medication you mentioned your blood glucose level has to be maintained near normal range. Hope i have been able to help you with my answer . Take care
I have gone through your case scenario and AFI for your baby is in borderline , i would consider anything less than 8 to be low , however i don't know the clinical picture so my judgement is purely based on your clinical history , so my advice to you please go back and consult with your doctor . Regarding your query about the medication you mentioned , the half life for the drug you mentioned is around 5 minutes but since it is been used to accelerate the maturity of the fetal lung you will be continuing till labour , that is the general trend though some doctor's have their own protocol and pattern. I would like you to ask your diabetologist to revise the insuling dosage tailored to your needs . With or without that particular medication you mentioned your blood glucose level has to be maintained near normal range. Hope i have been able to help you with my answer . Take care
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM
You are diabetic and Thyroid (Imbalance? Low thyroid level) as you know due to changed physiology in pregnancy both sugar level and thyroid levels may change significantly due to physiological stress ( Gestational)and need close monitoring of thyroid level and blood sugar level.
You are given Betnesol which is given for maturity of lungs of baby as it is given for short period and this caused rise in blood sugar level but it can be controlled by increasing dose of Actrapid so do not worry once stress is over your insulin requirement will decrease and hopefully it should not have any adverse effect as all due precautions are taken.
Just take care do not worry
Good Luck to you
Welcome to HCM
You are diabetic and Thyroid (Imbalance? Low thyroid level) as you know due to changed physiology in pregnancy both sugar level and thyroid levels may change significantly due to physiological stress ( Gestational)and need close monitoring of thyroid level and blood sugar level.
You are given Betnesol which is given for maturity of lungs of baby as it is given for short period and this caused rise in blood sugar level but it can be controlled by increasing dose of Actrapid so do not worry once stress is over your insulin requirement will decrease and hopefully it should not have any adverse effect as all due precautions are taken.
Just take care do not worry
Good Luck to you
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