Good morning. I am currently 4t+6 pregnant. He suffers from T2 diabetes. I was at the diabetologist this recommended measuring sugar and continuation of Glucophage XR 1000 mg for nothing 2 tablets. The doctor said that you can take this drug and the whole pregnancy. Another doctor says you will stop taking your medication and you will need to take insulin. Who to listen to in this situation?
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Ewa Pilch Pharmacist, Editor
17 months ago
If you are pregnant, consult your doctor to decide whether to continue using Glucophage XR 1000 mg: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/33313/glucophage-xr-tabletki-o-przedluzonym-uwalnianiu/apteki It is possible that treatment of diabetes in pregnancy will require treatment modification. Decisions about changes in therapy should be made after consultation with the attending physician. When treating diabetes in pregnancy, cooperation with a gynecologist and diabetologist would be advisable. You can read about the use of metformin preparations in pregnancy in the opinion: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/opinie-i-pytania/62653/avamina-czy-stosuja-metformine-lub-saxende-mozna-starac-sie-o-dziecko-i-z and in our article: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/substancje/metformina I encourage you to re-consult your doctor in order to dispel doubts related to the treatment of diabetes. Improperly treated diabetes can adversely affect the development of pregnancy. If you are not able to take advantage of a stationary visit, you can make an appointment for teleadvice offered, m.in. by the Gdziepolek.pl portal: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja About what drugs can be used in pregnancy, we wrote in the article: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jakie-leki-mozna-stosowac-w-ciazy