Metformin

AJack123

Active Member
Messages
42
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Has anyone on here took metformin in pregnancy just trying to way up the pros and cons x
 

JessP

Well-Known Member
Messages
139
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
Hi, I've not taken metformin in pregnant as am type 1 but I research diabetes in pregnancy as part of my job and there is a huge amount of data on it safety in pregnancy.
The risks of not taking it and having high sugars are far worse than the risks of taking it which are absolutely tiny through all trimesters.
Metformin is also used to help some people with pcos to conceive so there is safety data in this cohort of patients too.
Can I ask, are you on it for type 2? If so your team should be able to give you lots of support and advice.
Let me know if I can help.
Good luck.
Jess
 

AJack123

Active Member
Messages
42
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Thanks Jess yes I am on it for type 2 I'm waiting for an appt at the hos x