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I am 29 weeks pregnant and is having gestational diabetes. I am taking Glycomet 500 mg twice a day, and despite taking medicine, my blood sugar level usually is around 140 - 150 mg/dl after 2 hrs of meal. Will this create any complications in pregnancy
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It's on higher side ,needs to be started on other medications.
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We try to maintain post lunch sugar less than 140 Fasting less than 95 U can get hba1c levels checked to ascertain sugar control Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to complications n delivery Big size baby weight requiring Cesarean
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Hi It's on the higher side , are u taking care if diet restrictions,  n exercise . If yes , consult ur doctor. There are complications related to GDM
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postprandial,  that is after 2 hr 140 is acceptable
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