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hello dr I am 28 weeks pregnant with gdm. I have following 2 questions: 1) i am prescribed metformin 500mg 1+1+1. i have been using it for month. Will i have to continue it till end. because if i skip it then my sugar gets 175 plus even with 250mg? Is it safe? does this medicine causes early pains? 2) I get occasional itching on my body any over the counter lotion or any home remedy for it? Thanks
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Yes take metformin till the end of pregnancy qnd after delivery will check your sugars after 6 weeks aik fbs krwa k ad other queryget your bile salts and lfts checked obs cholestasis rule out krwaein. Or book an appointment with me will discuss in detail and aapko phir follow up btaeingae
Yes you have to continue metformin thrice daily because your sugar levels are controlled on it and beware of episodes of hypoglycaemia.For itching you can apply vaseline over body.For further queries kindly book an online appointment.
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n regularly chexk ur suger level gasting n post lunch or dinner make notes fr that we provide a chart for that n sumtimes metformin cause itching or could be other cause frw report needed like ur lfts for that in GDM u have to b very carefull .. wdur pregnancy. so take proper guidance n appoitment from dr near you or u can book online consultation with me for further discussion.
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