A 21-year-old young lady presents with gestational diabetes. Her blood glucose is not in control after dietary measures. Out of the following dugs which should be the treatment option for her?
ایک 21 سالہ نوجوان خاتون کو حمل کی ذیابیطس ہے۔ غذائی اقدامات کے بعد اس کے خون میں گلوکوز کنٹرول میں نہیں ہے۔ درج ذیل کھودوں میں سے اس کے علاج کا آپشن کون سا ہونا چاہیے؟
Answer: Metformin
Explanation
Metformin is the first-line oral anti-diabetic medication for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) that is not well-controlled with dietary measures.
It is safe to use during pregnancy and has been shown to reduce the risk of complications for both the mother and the baby.
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