💊 Medications for Managing Gestational Diabetes

âœĻ When lifestyle changes aren’t enough, medications can help!


âœĻA healthy diet and regular physical activity are the foundation, but some women may need medication to control blood sugar and ensure a healthy pregnancy.

 

When Do You Need Medication?

✅ When diet and exercise alone don’t lower blood sugar.
✅ When blood sugar is very high at diagnosis.
✅ When there’s a risk of complications, such as excessive fetal growth or poor blood sugar control.

💊 What Are the Options?

  • Insulin – the safest and most effective choice.
  • Oral medications (like metformin) for certain cases.

⚠ïļ Tips for Safe Use

✅ Follow your doctor’s prescribed dose.
✅ Monitor blood sugar regularly.
✅ Don’t stop medication without medical advice.
✅ Report any unusual symptoms or side effects

ðŸ’Ą Remember: Medications aren’t the first choice, but they may be essential to keep you and your baby healthy and strong!

 

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