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HbA1c and pregnancy
I'm 27 year old with diabetic which diaoganised 4 year ago. Now Iam getting married and my HbA1c level is 7.4% . Is this range is safe for conceive and what should I care for..?
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Your HbA1c of 7.4% is higher than the ideal target for planning pregnancy. For women with diabetes, it is safest to aim for an HbA1c below 6.5% before conception to reduce the risk of miscarriage, birth defects, and other complications.
Next Steps:
✔️ Work with your doctor to adjust your diet, exercise, and medication if needed to bring sugars under better control.
✔️ Do regular blood sugar monitoring.
✔️ Take folic acid daily (at least 400–800 mcg).
✔️ Get your eyes, kidneys, and thyroid checked before planning.
✔️ Discuss a safe pregnancy plan with your endocrinologist/diabetologist.
Helpful Tip:
Planning ahead for good sugar control before and during pregnancy helps you and your baby stay healthy. Don’t worry — with good care, you can have a safe pregnancy.
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It’s not safe range she need to start life style modification and oral medication, it’s not time to give insulin , but she need monitor her HbA1c every 2 month 1 hour of walking and metformin 500mg bid
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Hii..Fasting & pp sugar is good marker to look for current sugar control . Hbac1 is average sugar for last 3 months.
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Avoid sugar and starch food
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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