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Pregnant partner ,week 30. blood sugar drops to as low as 65 within last week or two . has been taking nitrofurantoin and aspirin until a day ago. no history of diabetes. has tested positive for covid recently but no related symptoms. reason?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Uncertain: Not sure of the reason. Don't see the meds as being a cause for lower than normal blood sugars for your pregnant partner if she is otherwise feeling well.

Answered 1/6/2021

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A member asked:

Pregnant partner ,week 30. blood sugar drops to as low as 65 within last week or two . has been taking nitrofurantoin and aspirin until a day ago. no history of diabetes. has tested positive for covid recently but no related symptoms. reason?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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