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I am lactating mom for 2 months old premature baby. i had gestational diabetics i checked my fasting level it showed 128 do i need to take tablet?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possibly: It definitely sounds like you need to be watched carefully and worked up to be sure you have not developed type 2 diabetes. If you have and diet is not controlling it, then treatment may be indicated . Some may argue that treatment should be started and not try diet control anyway.

Answered 12/9/2013

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