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Use of Oral Anti-Diabetic Agents in Pregnancy: A Pragmatic Approach

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Insulin is the gold standard for treatment of hyperglycemia during pregnancy, when lifestyle measures do not maintain glycemic control during pregnancy. However, recent studies have suggested that certain oral hypoglycemic agents (metformin and glyburide) may be safe and be acceptable alternatives. There are no serious safety concerns with metformin, despite it crossing the placenta.

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English

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GLUMIN XR
Endocrine & Metabolic system
Inlacin
Eclid
Deculin
Gluvas
Vildi
Fonylin MR

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North American Journal of Medical Sciences | Jan 2015 | Volume 7 | Issue 1

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