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Hello, I am 19 week pregnant mother of 1 year 9 months old baby boy (normal delivery). During my blood test my sugar level were high ie I was diagnosed gestational diabetes and Dr. Suggested me to take metformin which I am taking from last 2 months, now my sugar levels are within normal range, can I stop taking metformin, is there any side effect of taking metformin for me and my baby, after delivery. Regards.
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Continue the metformin as it is keeping your sugars in range. It is the safest medicine in pregnancy.
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