• MD KAMRAN KHAN
• FIRDOUS SHAIKH

Abstract Pregnancies affected by diabetes carry significant dangers. By maintaining optimal blood sugar levels, many harmful effects for both the mother and baby can be prevented. While a majority of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are able to manage their condition through approaches other than insulin—such as dietary modifications—there remains a substantial proportion who require insulin treatment alongside lifestyle interventions. Newer types of insulin, known as insulin analogs, offer clear benefits: they lower the chance of hypoglycemia, particularly at night, and more closely replicate the way natural insulin works in pregnant women with diabetes. Fast-acting insulin analogs have been found to safely and effectively manage blood sugar after meals better than standard human insulin, with fewer episodes of low blood sugar. Similarly, long-acting analogs avoid the pronounced peaks typical of NPH insulin and are associated with fewer nighttime hypoglycemic episodes. This review highlights target blood glucose levels during pregnancy, how to use insulin for GDM, and the appropriate dosing for insulin and its analogs. It’s crucial for women’s healthcare providers to thoroughly understand insulin management in GDM to deliver complete care for those whose pregnancies are complicated by diabetes, aiming to shift the region’s reputation from having a high prevalence of diabetes to being a leader in diabetes care Keywords : GDM, Insulin, Pregnancy, Analogs, Lispro, Detemir, Diabetes

Keywords : GDM, Insulin, Pregnancy, Analogs, Lispro, Detemir, Diabetes

"Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: What are the preferred insulin regimens? A review.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no.c262-c266, September-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509232.pdf

"Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: What are the preferred insulin regimens? A review.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no. ppc262-c266, September-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509232.pdf