Patient's question:
Pregnancy diabetes, can insulin be used? Can it interfere with the intra-abdominal fetus? Past treatment and outcomes, a friend is now 6 months pregnant. A month ago, she had a thorough check-up, and her blood sugar was 8.5. What kind of assistance is needed? The friend wants to know what precautions should be taken in terms of diet?Doctor's answer:
It is important to consider the issue of gestational diabetes, which requires implementing control and treatment, otherwise it is harmful to the fetus. This does not necessarily mean it is hereditary. Insulin is a hormone produced by the human body and will not cause adverse interference to the fetus.The patient's blood sugar test results are high. It is recommended to follow a light diet, consume more fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods, eat more whole grains, and avoid foods high in sugar.