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I am 16 week pregnant
I am 16 week pregnant and on insulin 6 units before breakfast and 6 before dinner. Can I use mother's horlicks? As I am on a very restricted diet though taking the supplements unsure if the fetus gets enough nutrients to grow.
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Dr. Sudeep Putta Manohar
Endocrinologist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Mother’s horlicks is has too much sugar. I personally feel it should be banned. 1 in 4 women are getting diabetes during pregnancy and mother’s horlicks certainly does not have the right nutrient balance on women with diabetes
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