Lactulosr and BS readings

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Ciara86

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I have gestational diabetes but havibg delivered my baby a week ago i checked my fasting sugars this morning and theyvwere 5.3 then 5.8. I had taken lactulose liquid earlier in morn. Would this increase the readings does anyone no???
 
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Ciara86 said:
I have gestational diabetes but havibg delivered my baby a week ago i checked my fasting sugars this morning and theyvwere 5.3 then 5.8. I had taken lactulose liquid earlier in morn. Would this increase the readings does anyone no???
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Hi @Ciara86, Congratulations on your new baby !!
Yes, lactulose contains sugars and is recommended to be used with caution by those with diabetes.
Ref: beta.nhs.uk/medicines/lactulaose
 
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