Patient's question:
A colleague is undergoing prenatal check-ups, and their blood sugar is high. They need to take insulin to lower it. Does taking insulin for gestational diabetes have an impact on the fetus?Doctor's answer:
Your colleague has experienced gestational diabetes multiple times during her pregnancy. In this case, it is essential to work closely with the doctor and seek timely and appropriate treatment as soon as possible. Using insulin during pregnancy has no adverse effects on the fetus; it primarily helps to lower blood sugar levels. Since you already have gestational diabetes, if medication is not used to control blood sugar in a timely manner, it can easily lead to malnutrition in the pregnant woman, which will also affect the growth and development of the fetus.