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Gestational diabetes

2022-06-01 17:25:37
At 5th week during blood test I was recognised with diabetes with 166 sugar level. I have been taking glycomet sr 500 mg twice a day. Now I'm in my 10th week, I Randomly checked my sugar level at home and it's 88. Am I diabetic or level is low due to medicines?
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You are taking proper treatment but as a pregnancy advances the Diabetes becomes worse. So you have to consult with your Gynaecologist periodically. Also get your HbA1c done.

Answered2022-06-01 23:24:02

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It cud be low due to medicines Get ur hba1c levels checked Connect with a physician

Answered2022-06-02 09:52:49

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