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I'm diagnosed with gestational diabetes..Can anyone suggest a best diet?? Which all fruits I can have?

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Except banana mango all fruits you can have diet you have to consult a dietitian properlyit is going to be 9 months affair some times lifelong ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am 29 weeks pregnant having gestational diabetes. I have restricted my diet as a result I found fetal growth restrictions with fetal weight only 1.16kg and less bpd 6.9. Should I change my diet or any better advice please. Thank You.

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You should have strict control on your blood sugar ...  Read More

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What dieting you should do if u have Gestational Diabetes and what foods should be strictly avoided during Gestational Diabetes?

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I am 28weeks pregnant. Borderline to develop gestational diabetes. Kindly suggest me diet and exercise to be followed to control blood sugar.

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Have six small meals ( three main meals and three in between snacks). Avoid sweets and tubers completely. Eat more of green leafy vegetables, pulses and cereals. ...  Read More

I’m in my 31st week of pregnancy. I was deducted with gestational diabetes in early third trimester. Values are around 100-110 in fasting. I’m not using any tablets as of now. I need some diet to control my sugar levels.

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Yes, u need diet with proper monitoring under an Endocrinologist...Some other parameters also need to be assessed and monitored... ...  Read More

I had gestational diabetes. I consulted a M.D. he said I m prone to diabetes. So he has asked me stop eating sweets n reduce the weight. My diet is most ofvthe time under control. But still my cholesterol is high. What else i can do. Please through some light on this.

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Hi,since your question is bit unclear I will suggest this in to parts- first assuming you are pregnant now and have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes then- regular glucose monitoring is necessa ...  Read More

How to control Gestational diabetes in pregnancy please tell me doctors and tell me which exercises is best which type like yoga 🧘‍♀️ meditation 🧘‍♀️

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Insulin-insulin and only insulin Yet no medicine found to be completely safe to prescribe.... Life style modification like doing exercise and meal planning are also a part of sugar control regimen. ...  Read More

Pfa my Glucose control test report. Does the value signify the presence of gestational diabetes. Will I need to take any medication for this or just diet is sufficient.

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The test is within normal limit. Healthy lifestyle choices and exercise. Please consult your obstetrician. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am 33 weeks 2 days pregnant, I have gestational diabetes, I take Metformin 1000mg 2 times per day and diabetic diet, my sugar level was very well controlled for that Fasting is 87 and Pp 94, but suddenly my sugar level increase so much in just 3 to 4 days it became fasting 102 and PP 111 .why is this happening is their any problem?

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Yes you can control with diet and exercise. Also consult a physician for regular monitoring of diabetes profile ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I'm 8 months pregnant and I have an AFI of 28.1. I got my sugar checked and I have attached the report. Do I have gestational diabetes?? Should I be on a restricted diet? Plz help

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I am 7.5 months pregnant, I am 37 years old. My post breakfast sugar is 146, post lunch after two hour is 145. I am taking Glycomet and it's still not in control. What to do now

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You need to start insulin, consult your gynaecologist ...  Read More

Hello doctor , i am 27 years, having pcos I am having gestational diabetes i detect when I am 8th month of pregnancy I am feeling very nervous ..is it very risk Can u pls answer ...

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Heyy Yeah diabetes in pregnancy is high risk but we have to control the Blood sugar as it’s almost your completion time so don’t worry we’ll manage it together. Continue diabetic diet, avoid junk ...  Read More

I had gestational diabetes, and I had a miscarriage 7 months ago. It was an IVF pregnancy. Since then, my blood sugar has not returned completely to normal. I was taking Metformin. For the past 3 months, without any medication, my fasting glucose has been around 101–102 mg/dl, and my 2-hour post-meal readings have been between 120–145 m

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You can stop the tablet for a while and continue with diabetic diet and healthy life style and repeat the test after 2-3 weeks. ...  Read More

I had gestational diabetes, and I had a miscarriage 7 months ago. It was an IVF pregnancy. Since then, my blood sugar has not returned completely to normal. I was taking Metformin. For the past 3 months, without any medication, my fasting glucose has been around 101–102 mg/dl, and my 2-hour post-meal readings have been between 120–145 m

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This looks like a case of persistent impaired glucose tolerance after gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes can sometimes unmask a tendency toward type 2 diabetes. Even after pregnancy ends, som ...  Read More

Hii doctor i was diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 30th week of pregnancy since then iam on medication taking( sugatab 500mg )post lunch everyday. But fasting sugar readings are always normal. But post lunch & dinner sometimes it shows normal range & sometimes it shows high range like (150 - 180). So my gynecologist suggested me to mee

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Yes since you are near term switch to insulin till delivery and then post delivery depending on sugar levels switch to oral and also get dietician guidance ...  Read More

My hubby was in abroad for past 11 years and past 4 years he's diabetic!! Recently he permanently returned back to India!! Now his food everything this aligned and he is in zero sugar completely n also taking tab GP1 twice a day. Because of this extreme control at evening times he feels so hungry n we randomly took sugar n found to be only 75!! His

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Get GP1 once a day then check sugar ...  Read More

My wife is 33 weeks pregnant. She has been detected with gestational diabetes in 26th Week GTT. With restrictions in diet and Glycomet SR 500 twice a day, her FBS level is around 99 and post meal comes around 150. HBA1c level 5.56. We have already visited endocrinologist and following her suggested diet/routine, sugar monitoring and Glycomet SR 50

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I am searching for the proper diet in diabetes. My sugar level is 280 before meal. Pls suggest what to do.

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Is it type 1 diabetes? My sister is 31 and has been suffering from a year. Her hba1c 12.5 something. Fasting sugar 300+ after meal sometime 350 and sometime 500 Why itis happening? Please help🙏

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Hi, I have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and currently in insulin 16 units in the morning / afternoon (100ul fiasp insulin) and 11 units lantus at night..still my levels are spiking up like fasting 130 and PP is 230 and my endo is not increasing my units ..2 weeks before we used 40u syringe with 16 units insulin for 100u vile and I found

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Hi my wife is diagnosed with gestational diabetes, however out of diet her sugar levels are below 130 after meal , but only morning fasting level it is 95 or 96 or 98 sometimes 89 , Doctor advised to take Glycomet 250 mg if levels not decreased on diet , is fasting 98 is normal or should take medicine, she is currently 33 weeks of pregnant

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Fasting should be less than 95 . Metformin is safe drug .After meal reading should be 120 .not more than that. Yes she can take glycomet 250 mg . Regular multiple readings are required . It's better ...  Read More

Hi I have 1 infant who is 4 months old at the time of delivery I diagnosed with GDM after delivery upto 1 month I monitored and it came normal but after that again my sugar levels are spike I am now using allopathy medicine one of my frnd suggesting homeopathy for diabetes Can you please suggest homeopathy better or allopathy better As I'm 27 yr

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1. GDM Turning Into Type 2 Diabetes It’s not uncommon for gestational diabetes (GDM) to lead to type 2 diabetes later on—especially in young women postpartum. The stress, hormonal shifts, sleep depri ...  Read More

Dear Doctors, I delivered in dec month in 8th month of pregnancy diagnosed with gestational diabetes nd had taken insulin Now I'm running in 3rd month postpartum period today I have given test FBS 145 Ppbs 188 Means gdm doesn't go away nd do I need to take medicine life long Please suggest

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My wife has recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. She is 28 weeks pregnant currently. Is there any ideal time for taking the fasting sugar levels ? We've noticed that the results vary quite a bit within 15 mins after waking up. Numbers tend to go down quite quickly in a span of 10-15 mins

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I want diet chart for diabetes which is help to reduce blood sugar naturally...I don't want depend on medication

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Hello madam, Good that you are seeking dietician for blood sugar control. I am a diabetic Educator working in this field for 20 years. Go for complex Cho,avoid simple sugars,fruit juices etc For a w ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I am 33 weeks 2 days pregnant, I have gestational diabetes, I take Metformin 1000mg twice daily and diabetic diet and my sugar level was very well controlled for that Fasting 86-93 and 2 hrs after meal 93-94.but suddenly in just 3 to 4 days it becomes so much high Fasting 102 and 2 hrs after meal 111 but I did not eat anything extra,

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I am 7.6week pregnant. Fetal heart beat rate is 156bpm, CRL - 1.51cm, cervical length 4.5cm as of scan done at 7.5week During my first visit fbs was 94..so Dr asked to do ogtt at around 5.4weeks.. Result was 92/146/110.. He told i m on a higher side of GDM.. and asked to cut down all sugary diet including sweet fruits.. What should i do.. I m worri

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Hello Doctor, I am 32 weeks pregnant.I have gestational diabetes.I am taking metformin 1000mg twice daily from the 28 th week . Suddenly I loose 2 kg weight. Is it because of metformin? Does metformin effect baby's growth and development? Does it cause growth restriction?

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No metformin only controls sugar levels Doesn't cause growth restriction Or weight loss Weight loss may b due to restricted sugar intake ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My mother has type 2 diabetes, so I'm the risk of gestational diabetes incase of pregnancy,is there a way that I can prevent it??? Or definitely I will get gestational diabetes due to FAMILY history

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Yes you can prevent it by walking 45 minutes 5 days in a week and cut down on Sugar in take ...  Read More

Hi I have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes in my 26th week. My fasting sugar is between 100-110, and post meal 1 hour it is less than 150 but 4-5 times in a week it increases to 195 but below 200 always. Doctor recommended Gluconorm 500 mg daily after breakfast and dinner Is this safe in pregnancy or can I avoid this medication according

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