Metformin Versus Insulin in the Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Metformin Versus Insulin in the Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: a Randomized Controlled Study

The purpose of this study is to determine if metformin therapy prevents fetal macrosomy in gestational diabetes mellitus to the same extent as insulin therapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• gestational diabetes mellitus diagnosed between 12-34 pregnancy weeks if normoglycemia is not reached with diet

Exclusion Criteria:

• hypertension with pharmacological treatment or preeclampsia
• multiple pregnancy
• liver or kidney disease