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Pregnancy 21 week with gestation

2022-03-05 17:46:57
Hi doctor i am 21 weeks pregnant my GCT test is 185 gm ? What to do ? Will it affect my baby ?? Is it a matter of concern Please advise
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In this scenario, you should go for full GTT. That means blood sugar Fasting, take 100 gm Glucose, do blood sugar at half hourly intervals for five specimens, and then you will be put on Insulin, depending on your blood sugar report. You should have a glucometer in your house and learn to use it.

Answered2022-03-06 01:39:55

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This is gestational diabetes Follow diabetic diet Walk 45 min daily Check fasting n pp sugar after a week Yes it's a matter of concern Uncontrolled sugar adversely affect the baby Get ur hba1c levels checked

Answered2022-03-06 02:41:59

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