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I’m a 32 year old man and my wife is 5 months pregnant. She has been showing symptoms of high BP and sugar levels. When we went for a checkup, we came to know that she may be diabetic due to her pregnancy. What causes gestational diabetes? Can it affect my wife or my kid? How should I take care of her? Are there any preventive measures?

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Pregnancy itself is a diabetogenic state ..previous history of raised blood sugars, any family members having diabetes, genetic predisposition all lead to higher chances of gestational diabetes mellit ...  Read More

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

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Can I have teaspoon of overnight soaked Fenugreek (methi) seeds for gestational diabetes during 7th month? Is it good? Will it cause problem ?

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My wife is in her 6th month, she has got gestational diabetes, how safe is it to have metformin thrice a day?

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Thnxs for Question. its gastation diabetes so will be ok after delivery. but before delivery you should control your suger level with diet modification, for that you should consult dietician. and rega ...  Read More

Hi i am having gestational diabetes... but very low level i am taking triphala juice everyday.. can i take it continuously?..

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If sugar levels normal you can with out sugar ...  Read More

I'm having gestational diabetes..currently I'm using glycomet tablets..can I also take calcium and iron tablets??

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Yes. As prescribed by your gynecologist. ...  Read More

I have gestational diabetes since i was 5 months pregnant, now it's been 2n half month after delivery, still sugar level is high, how long does it require for gestational diabetes to go away

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Gestational diabetes which is temporary and lasts only till delivery usually starts at 7 months of gestation. Your case seems to be a type 2 diabetes which was incidentally detected in pregnancy. It u ...  Read More

How frequently should we take gestational diabetes test . I had mine at 19 week and they told I don't have gestational diabetes. My 32 Nd week scan is at next week . They didn't take any test in between, is there chance i have gestational diabetes as I am craving for sweet sometimes . Pls tell symptoms

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Gestational diabetes is common in Asian women. If previously you are not diabetic, we usually screen with glucose tolerance test between 24 to 28 weeks. Since your test was done at 19 weeks, better to ...  Read More

My wife is pregnant for 21 weeks now. When is the right time to take gestational diabetes test? Maximum which we week can still wait for test?

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You can do test at 24-28 weeks ...  Read More

What are the latest. Guideline values of glucose for starting insulin in gestational diabetes followed in our country

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Well..if the blood sugar levels are above 126 mg/dl fasting.....we need to start the treatment...it's better you consult a gynaecologist and then they will refer to physician....details can be taken a ...  Read More

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 am 35 yrs old and 32 weeks pregnant. My hba1c is 5.1. I did test my sugar levels at home for sometime and my fasting sugar level is less than 100.. PP is usually between 120-130. My doc suggested metformin 1mg.. What should be the normal sugar level during fasting and PP? Also at what sugar level insulin is recommended?

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Your fasting and PP sugar are within range . HBA1C is also normal . For gestational diabetes fasting need to be above 140 and PP more than 160 and HBA1C above 6 Insulin will be needed above 200 . I d ...  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 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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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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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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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

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

I am 8th month pregnant and my glucose test came 140 after 2hour OGCT test . Is this on higher side ? What precautions should I take . Other test are normal.

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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 Doctors, As per my LMP my gestation age should be 13w 6d today. But since I have irregular periods, and as per my previous usgs my Gestation Age should be 11w 6d today. Today I went for NT Scan, and when dr performed usg he said it is 11w 2d. And to come after 10-12 days. There is a difference of 4 days from gestation age. Is there any cause fo

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No it's normal. There can be a lag of 6-7 days it's normal. You gestational age by LMP doesn't exactly corresponds to gestational age by usg ...  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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