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ashleydiane270 posted:
does anyone know if its safe to take metformin while pregnant? I am type 2 and take metformin and insulin,but have been told not to take metformin....
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candy352 responded:
My doctor said it was safe. I'm still taking the metformin and I'll be 20 weeks on Friday. I take both the metformin and insulin.
 
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ashleydiane270 replied to candy352's response:
im only about 6 weeks and i wasnt totally sure but thank you so much!! i was soo worried!!
 
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spobs responded:
HI, Im 7 weeks pregnant and taking both insulin and metformin. Im under the care of a high-risk OB-GYN and Endocrinologist and both were fine with taking Metformin.


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