Pre diabetic pregnancy

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Asked for Female, 31 Years

I am 24 weeks pre diabetic. My fasting sugar levels are between 100 and 110 if taking milk in the night. And between 95 to 100 if not having milk after dinner. My post lunch and dinner Sugar levels are between 120 and 140. Should I start taking insulin or keep monitoring my sugar levels no need of medication as of now?

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Dr. Peerzada Ovais Ahmad

Diabetologist 14 yrs exp Srinagar

You can restrict refined carbohydrates from your diet for 2 Weeks .and monitor sugars . Monitor Fasting after breakfast, after lunch and after dinner blood sugar . .Your fasting blood sugar should be < 95 and PP should be < 120 after 2 hours . If this target is not achieved with diet . Then you will need insulin.

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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla Diabetologist 11 yrs exp Solapur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla

Diabetologist 11 yrs exp Solapur

Readings are above target.Target fasting is<95 and Postmeal is<120.

Next Steps

1)cross check with lab2)Do diet control 3)Go for insulin if high persists..even metformin can be tried