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Hi, I am a 33 year old female, 31.5 weeks pregnant right now. I have been asked to watch my blood glucose levels by my gynaec and optionally advised to take medication if required.
1. Post meal blood glucose (home glucometer) readings sometimes go up to 140-150 at after 2 hrs post meals.
2. Hba1c tests normal
3. Fasting glucose always around 85
On a sugar/carb restricted diet, my blood glucose is usually below 120 however including sugar in tea, coffee, etc. or having a high carb diet, e.g. white rice makes my blood glucose go to upto 140-160 depending on the diet.
I want to know your opinion on this as far as GD is concerned.
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Dr. Sheetal Aversekar
Diabetologist
13 yrs exp
Mumbai
It will be better to avoid a high carb diet and heavy meals. Frequent small portions of meals is the key to treating gdm. Most females do well just on dietary changes. Occasional rise in sugar above 130 is fine. However, if the post meal spikes in sugar levels are frequent, then it is better to start medicines for the well being of the baby. Hba1c cut offs in pregnancy are lower than in other individuals with diabetes.
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