Research
Hormonal
Insulin therapy is the recommended pharmacological intervention for GDM when medical nutrition therapy and physical activity fail to achieve glycemic goals.
If diet and exercise do not control your blood sugar, insulin is the recommended next step. It is safe for the baby and helps prevent complications. Doses are tailored to your specific glucose patterns.
StrongSupportsVERY_HIGH confidence
If women cannot achieve glycemic goals with the strategies outlined above, pharmacotherapy with insulin is recommended.
Why this rating
Standard of care supported by multiple trials and guidelines.
Source
Gestational diabetes: risks, management, and treatment options
Catherine Kim · International Journal of Women s Health · 2010
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