New evidence suggests it's okay to use metformin during pregnancy
July 2008
New evidence suggests it's okay to use metformin during pregnancy.
The latest evidence shows similar outcomes in newborns of women using insulin or metformin for gestational diabetes.
Plus metformin is easier to use, doesn't cause hypoglycemia, and is associated with less maternal weight gain than insulin.
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