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Question: Hi mam I am 23 weeks pregnant. Doctor prescribed inj H Actrapid 12-10-8 units SC half an hour before food. I took the test at my home by using Accu check clucometer. some time sugar level had been increased whenever i eat little high quantity food and little sweetest food. But i didnot eat a lot. Only less i ate. Is it normal or I should meet diabetic doctor again?
Glocometer reading of before and after food, Reading taken 15 min before and 90 min after food.
5-5-2015 AL:185. BD:105. AD:108
6-5-2015. AL:139
8-5-2015 AL:146
9-5-2015 BB:88 AB:115 BL:93 AL:118 AD:129
11-5-2015 AB:159
Secondly I am getting stretch mark now and in my abdomen I have button sized dark color patch, I am using "Skin cliniq Stretch NIL lotion" now. Is this normal or do I need to change lotion.
Glocometer reading of before and after food, Reading taken 15 min before and 90 min after food.
5-5-2015 AL:185. BD:105. AD:108
6-5-2015. AL:139
8-5-2015 AL:146
9-5-2015 BB:88 AB:115 BL:93 AL:118 AD:129
11-5-2015 AB:159
Secondly I am getting stretch mark now and in my abdomen I have button sized dark color patch, I am using "Skin cliniq Stretch NIL lotion" now. Is this normal or do I need to change lotion.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Well, the sugar is not very well controlled.
I think even more strict control of diet is needed in your case.
Also, consult your endocrinologist, I think the dose of insulin might need to be slightly increased.
I hope an endocrinologist is managing your diabetes, not your routine obstetrician ?
Stretch marks are quite common in pregnancy.
They happen when the skin lacks good quality strength.
That will come from high protein intake ( egg, chana, beans, nuts, chicken, Protinex powder ).
Also, I think you should just massage with coconut oil or Palmer's coco - butter formula.
Both these are quite effective.
Take vitamin C supplements also.
Remain active, and take regular exercise.
Avoid intake of fats.
Some women are more prone to stretch marks, inspite of all precautions.
Follow all precaution, but do not be overtly worried about them , if you develop them inspite of all measures.
These are the ' proud scars of pregnancy ! '.
Hope you are fine otherwise ?
Suggested.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Well, the sugar is not very well controlled.
I think even more strict control of diet is needed in your case.
Also, consult your endocrinologist, I think the dose of insulin might need to be slightly increased.
I hope an endocrinologist is managing your diabetes, not your routine obstetrician ?
Stretch marks are quite common in pregnancy.
They happen when the skin lacks good quality strength.
That will come from high protein intake ( egg, chana, beans, nuts, chicken, Protinex powder ).
Also, I think you should just massage with coconut oil or Palmer's coco - butter formula.
Both these are quite effective.
Take vitamin C supplements also.
Remain active, and take regular exercise.
Avoid intake of fats.
Some women are more prone to stretch marks, inspite of all precautions.
Follow all precaution, but do not be overtly worried about them , if you develop them inspite of all measures.
These are the ' proud scars of pregnancy ! '.
Hope you are fine otherwise ?
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