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Gestational diabetes
I wanted to know my pp sugar levels are in the 140-150 range(which is normal in non pregnancy), then why in pregnancy this range is reduced to below 120 for pp and below 95 in fasting.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
You have gathered wrong information
In pregnancy also post lunch should be kept less than 140 to 160
It is not reduced to 120
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Dr. Santosh S Basarakod
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12 yrs exp
Bangalore
It requires detailed discussion. Please connect
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Dr. Shruti Dahiya
Gynecologist
3 yrs exp
Delhi
Pregnancy is a diabetogenic state. In pregnancy the metabolism changes to meet the demands of baby. So the range for pregnancy is lower than non pregnant
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