Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Maternal Diabetes Mellitus? Is Maternal Diabetes Mellitus safe for nursing mother and child? Does Maternal Diabetes Mellitus extracts into breast milk? Does Maternal Diabetes Mellitus has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Maternal Diabetes Mellitus influence milk supply or can Maternal Diabetes Mellitus decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Maternal Diabetes Mellitus lactation summary

Maternal Diabetes Mellitus usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Maternal Diabetes Mellitus is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Maternal Diabetes Mellitus may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Maternal Diabetes Mellitus may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Maternal Diabetes Mellitus low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using Maternal Diabetes Mellitus We suggest monitoring child for possible reactions. It is also important to understand that side effects vary largely based on age of breastfed child and time of medication in addition to dosage.
  • Score calculated using the DrLact safety Version 1.2 model, this score ranges from 0 to 8 and measures overall safety of drug in lactation. Scores are primarily calculated using publicly available case studies, research papers, other scientific journals and publically available data.

Answer by Dr. Ru: About Maternal Diabetes Mellitus usage in lactation

Neither mother’s diet nor insulin therapy represent any risk for the infant. Initiate early bonding after birth to promote breastfeeding (avoid any separation of the BF dyad just for blood testing), and start breast pumping as soon as possible. Breast milk from diabetic mothers contains more sugar (0,7mg/ml) than non diabetic ones (0,3mg/cc). Enhance self-control by the mother because an increased risk of hypoglycemia. Insulin needs are decreased by 30% (oral anti-diabetic drugs as well), and there is a need to increase caloric intake (500 to 800 kcal/day). Strip-Test for glycosuria are not reliable because of lactosuria.Hypoglucemia inhibits (via adrenaline) milk production, and ejection reflex.Augmented risk of suffering cracked nipples, mastitis and candida infection: promote frequent breastfeeding, assess for proper positioning, avoid the use of disinfentants, creams or nipple cleansing. Oral anti-diabetic drugs are useless for treatment of diabetes type 1. For diabetes type 2, diet, physical exercise, and breastfeeding will help for a better control of glucemia level. See below the information of these related products: See below the information of these related groups: Oral blood glucose lowering drug (Anti-diabetic). Alpha glucosidase inhibitor.ATC A10BF Oral blood glucose lowering drug (Anti-diabetic). Biguanide. ATC A10BA Oral blood glucose lowering drug (Anti-diabetic). Dipeptidyl peptidasa 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor. ATC A10BH Oral blood glucose lowering drug (Anti-diabetic). Meglitinides & others. ATC A10BJ-X Oral blood glucose lowering drug (Anti-diabetic). Sulfonamide, urea derivative. ATC A10BB Oral blood glucose lowering drug (Anti-diabetic). Thiazolidinedione. ATC A10BG

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Maternal Anemia(Safe)
Maternal Rheumatoid Arthritis(Low Risk)
Maternal Brucellosis(Low Risk)
Cancer(Unsafe)
Maternal Candidiasis(Low Risk)
Anthrax(Safe)
Maternal Cardiopathy(Low Risk)
Maternal Cold(Safe)
Cesarean Section(Safe)
Maternal Cytomegalovirus(Safe)
Chlamydia(Safe)
Maternal Connective Tissue Disease: Rd; Arthritis; Lupus(Low Risk)
Maternal Depression(Low Risk)
Drug Addction(Dangerous)
Pregnancy(Safe)
Maternal Fibrocystic Disease(Safe)
Maternal Epilepsy(Low Risk)
Maternal Multiple Sclerosis(Low Risk)
Maternal Phenylketonuria(Safe)
In Vitro Fertilization(Low Risk)
Maternal Cystic Fybrosis(Low Risk)
West Nile Fever (WNF)(Low Risk)
Maternal Galactosemia(Safe)
Maternal Acute Gastroenteritis(Low Risk)
Giardia Lamblia(Safe)
Maternal Gonorrhea(Low Risk)
Maternal Hepatitis A Infection(Safe)
Maternal Hepatitis B Infection(Safe)
Maternal Hepatitis C Infection(Safe)
Maternal Herpes Simplex(Unsafe)
Maternal Hyperprolactinemia(Low Risk)
Maternal Arterial Hipertension(Safe)
Maternal Hyperthyroidism(Low Risk)
Maternal Hypopituitarism Postpartum(Unsafe)
Maternal Hypothyroidism(Safe)
Maternal Hospitalization For Acute Disease(Safe)
inflammatory bowel disease (maternal)(Low Risk)
Maternal Urinary Infection(Safe)
Maternal Surgery Intervention(Low Risk)
Maternal Leprosy(Low Risk)
Maternal Lyme Disease(Safe)
Augmentation Mammoplasty(Low Risk)
Breast Reduction Mammoplasty(Low Risk)
Maternal Mastitis(Safe)
Ménière(Low Risk)
Menses(Safe)
Maternal Myasthenia Gravis(Safe)
Migraine(Safe)
Maternal Myopia(Safe)
Maternal Otosclerosis(Safe)
Sting / Bite of Arthropods(Safe)
Accidental Puncture by Contaminated Needles(Low Risk)
Maternal Psychotic Disorder(Dangerous)
Maternal Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura(Safe)
Maternal Rabies Infection(Low Risk)
Maternal Rubella(Safe)
Maternal Measles(Low Risk)
Vaginal Dryness(Safe)
Maternal Aids(Unsafe)
Maternal Syphilis(Low Risk)
Botulinum Toxin(Low Risk)
Maternal Toxoplasmosis(Safe)
Maternal Transplant(Unsafe)
Maternal Trichomoniasis(Safe)
Maternal Tuberculosis(Low Risk)
Maternal Varicella(Low Risk)
Maternal T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma 1(Dangerous)
Maternal Htlv-Ii Infection(Dangerous)
Narcolepsy(Low Risk)
Acne(Safe)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)(Safe)
Hepatitis E(Low Risk)
Zika Virus Infection(Safe)
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