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Can Oosure Be Taken For Gestational Diabetes Mellitus?

Posted on Mon, 15 May 2017

Question: I am 28 weeks preg. I am having gestational diabeties . I am taking Oosure ( myo-inositol 1gm).is it safe to take Oosure during pregnancy.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stop Oosure

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

Oosure is unnecessary and not required during pregnancy.

Please stop the drug immediately.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (19 minutes later)

But my doc said Oosure is safe. And it has actually worked . My sugar levels are under control now.i am really confused if it Oosure is safe for me during pregnancy. If not then why

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not necessary

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Oosure is not primary medicine for diabetes.

Please stop it and request your doctor to assess situation again if other medicines are required to control blood sugar.

Please let me know reports of your fasting and other blood sugar levels.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (17 minutes later)

My fasting sugar fluctuates between 90-100
And pp 2hr is under 120 (without any medication)
I dont want to go on anti diabetic drug.... i am able to control my PP sugar ... just want my fasting sugar to go little more down. But how dont know.
I have a family history of diabeties.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Normal sugar levels

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Stop having foods high in sugar and fat. Walk 30 minutes per day. This will control blood sugar.

Your blood sugar is not high enough to need medicines.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj