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My wife is 4-weeks pregnant and has high TSH levels. Can this affect fetal development?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife has hypothyroidism and was on Thyroxin 150 mcg per day for five days a week and weighed around 209 lbs. She started a keto diet around four months ago and now has reduced her weight to 165 lbs. She reduced her Thyroxin dosage by every 20 days and is on 50 mcg currently. Her thy... Read Full »
Dr. Makwana Tanvi Ghanshyambhai
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Having uncontrolled and such a high value of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is not appropriate for fetal development. The first few weeks of pregnancy are the most important for fetal organ development. She should not ... Read Full »
How to bring sugar under control during pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 11 weeks pregnant. I was diagnosed with diabetes before a week. I am taking Novomix 14 units of Insulin injection in the morning and 12 units at night. But, sugar is not within normal limits. My PPBS is 190 mg/dl, FBS is 126 mg/dl. My TSH levels are also high 4.9 mIU/mL. I have been ... Read Full »
Dr. Makwana Tanvi Ghanshyambhai
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Make your FBS (fasting blood sugar) less than 95 mg/dl and after two-hours PPBS (postprandial blood sugar) as 130 mg/dl. Change your insulin dose to three times daily as it can bring sugar under control. Start taking tablet Glycomet SR 500 mg (Metformin 500 mg) after br... Read Full »