Hello, your wife’s sugars are very high considering the goals for the third trimester of pregnancy. Fasting level should be less than 95 and 2 hrs post meals less than 120 during pregnancy.
Special type of
diabetes called gestational diabetes can develop in pregnancy, it starts after the first trimester. It appears that she has gestational diabetes.
Gestational diabetes and high sugars increase risk of preterm delivery, infections, large sized baby, increased need for C section and hormonal problems in the baby. Therefore it is recommend to start medications right away. Only a few medications are safe in pregnancy. She will require frequent monitoring and follow up.
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