Researchers have determined that in comparison to insulin treatment, the use of a strategy of oral glucose-lowering agents ...

As a pregnant person’s body changes, getting quality rest can be difficult — but sleeping with a pregnancy pillow or body pillow can go a long way toward easing discomfort brought on by ...

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Along with lifestyle changes, metformin can help you get your blood sugar, also called blood glucose, under control. If your blood sugar is not controlled, metformin may not be working for you, and ...

"It's like I was the Grinch or something, and my heart grew," Alaina tells PEOPLE of her pregnancy Laura Moll Lauren Alaina is a mom-to-be! PEOPLE can exclusively confirm the country singer's ...

Rash during pregnancy is not uncommon, ranging from a relatively harmless heat rash to potentially life-threatening conditions like impetigo herpetiformis. These rashes may develop due to changes in ...

Employers should be aware of a new federal law that expands the rights of pregnant workers, who may be eligible for flexible hours, extra work breaks, extended leave, and other benefits.

These early pregnancy symptoms can often occur before a person misses a period. Ovulation is the moment an ovary releases an egg ready for fertilization. This begins the luteal phase of the ...

Insulin is currently considered the gold standard for achieving euglycemia in pregnant women. Metformin, a first-line medication for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, can be administered in ...

When Is the Best Time to Take Metformin? This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Timing is everything for many things in life — including when to take medication like ...