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Re: What if I don't treat my gestational diabetes ? (I hate needles!!)

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 5 Jan 2002 16:50:15 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 5 Jan 2002, Anon wrote: >
>Ann,
>I know you don't live in the US, but I know that there are several drug
>companies (Eli Lilly, Pfizer, and Novo Nordisk) around the world working
>on inhalable insulins, so there are probably many trials underway right
>now for inhaled insulins. Ask your caregiver to find out if there is an
>endocrinologist in the area who may be an investigator in one of these
>trials. It's a longshot, but may be worth looking in to.
>Good luck,
>Anon
>At Sat, 5 Jan 2002, Ann wrote:
>>
>>Thanks for the replies - I had thought that the baby would just be big
>>(and that didn't really worry me unduly) - the possibility of stillbirth
>>however I knew nothing about - I'll check out the options of both pump &
>>oral insulin with my doctors. Again, thanks for your infomed responses
>>- that's the kind of information that I needed to know.
>>

There are also oral hypoglycemics that are being used for gestational diabetes. You should check can see if you have the availability for these pills.

-- Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC Sugar Land, TX

Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

**Thank you for understanding :).**

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