Pregnancy &High Blood Sugar

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Asked for Female, 29 Years

Hello Dr, I am 4 weeks pregnant and my HBA1C is 8 , is it safe to continue pregnancy or will there be any risks in future? Please advise.

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Dr. Bhavya Hari

General Physician 16 yrs exp Salem

Make sure you get the ultrasound abdomen done at the prescribed dates

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Dr. Raveendran S R

Diabetologist 14 yrs exp Chennai

Hi I can understand your concern Yes you can continue pregnancy We have all updated medication to reduce sugar for safe pregnancy See a diabetologist in person soon and get Hba1c understand control

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Dr. Deepthi Kareti Diabetologist 14 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Deepthi Kareti

Diabetologist 14 yrs exp Hyderabad

You can continue pregnancy. Definitely there will be risk. But this risk can be minimised by controlling blood sugars immediately. Please consult doctor.

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