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Suggest Precautionary Measures For Diabetes During Pregnancy

hi i am 28 years old female . i have pcos since the age of 19. i have married 1 1/2 year ago and face infertility. i use glucophage 500mg three times a day for three month and successfully conceived and i am now 8th week pregnant. my family has diabetic history. what medicines and precautions you suggest for me
Fri, 19 Feb 2016
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Hi there,
Welcome to HCM,

Congratulations on the pregnancy.

There are a few things which have to be kept in mind in women who have PCOS and have got pregnant. They have a slightly increased chance of miscarriage and have to be cautious in the first three months of pregnancy.

You should continue glucophage, Folic acid. The glucophage will help control glucose intolerance and may helps prevent diabetes in pregnancy, which is more likely in women with PCOS.

Also since you have a family history of diabetes this should make you check for diabetes at 24 weeks of pregnancy and if detected diet, and insulin may be required.

Do not get stressed, eat healthy food and go for regular checks to the gynaecologist. Avoid putting on excess weight as that can also lead to diabetes.

Hope this helps.
Regards.
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Suggest Precautionary Measures For Diabetes During Pregnancy

Hi there, Welcome to HCM, Congratulations on the pregnancy. There are a few things which have to be kept in mind in women who have PCOS and have got pregnant. They have a slightly increased chance of miscarriage and have to be cautious in the first three months of pregnancy. You should continue glucophage, Folic acid. The glucophage will help control glucose intolerance and may helps prevent diabetes in pregnancy, which is more likely in women with PCOS. Also since you have a family history of diabetes this should make you check for diabetes at 24 weeks of pregnancy and if detected diet, and insulin may be required. Do not get stressed, eat healthy food and go for regular checks to the gynaecologist. Avoid putting on excess weight as that can also lead to diabetes. Hope this helps. Regards.