In the absence of definitive data, the current FDA recommendation is to stop the medicine two months before pregnancy when possible because the medication can remain in your system for some time
Daily: Fasting glucose each morning Weekly: 2-3 post-meal readings at varying times Monthly: Calculate average fasting glucose Quarterly: A1C laboratory testing Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) provide the most comprehensive glucose data but arent necessary for everyone

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