Replenitol can be safely taken throughout pregnancy to help keep you and baby well. As it is naturally produced by all people, it is completely safe and has been proven to provide protection against diabetes in pregnancy or gestational diabetes (GDM). Three particular studies that examined women at an elevated risk of developing diabetes were assessed in large randomised double-blind trials. The "at risk" groups were those women with a family history of type 2 diabetes, overweight women with a BMI of 25-30 prior to becoming pregnant and also women who were classified as obese (BMI above 30). Across all groups, the reduction of risk was reduced by up to 70%.
 
The treatment protocol was identical in each study and required the expectant mothers to take 2 sachets of 2 grammes twice daily from the end of the first trimester to delivery. The main findings are shown in the 3 tables below. The first study examined additional parameters and it is interesting to note that babies were not as large compared with control and there were no abnormally heavy babies. Heavy babies can present challenges to the mother, the baby and the delivery team so preventing what is known as "macrosomia" is an additional, highly desirable benefit.
 
Gestational diabetes affects 12-18% of women in Ireland and the UK
 
Keeping well throughout pregnancy is a challenge. The proportion of women who develop diabetes whilst pregnant has dramatically increased recently so action is needed. The challenges to both mother and baby during the very important developmental period can contribute to the risk of needing additional medical intervention for delivery. Furthermore, babies born to mothers who develop gestational diabetes are at an increased risk of developing diabetes themselves. Replenitol is a very efficacious and cost-effective treatment that lowers the risk of developing GDM by up to 70% and is completely safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The treatment cost associated with each case of GDM is estimated to be €3-5,000 and the human cost can be inestimable. If you are in an "at risk" group, you should consider taking Replenitol to keep you and your baby healthy during pregnancy and post delivery.