I'm in my ninth month of pregnancy and my TSH level is 5.15. Should I be concerned about this? Is there anything I need to do or watch out for?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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A TSH level of 5.15 during pregnancy is slightly higher than the recommended range, which is generally 0.2 to 3.0 mUL in the first trimester and up to 3.5 mUL in the second and third trimesters. Its important to discuss this with your doctor, as elevated TSH may indicate an underactive thyroid, which can affect both your health and your baby's development. They may recommend further tests and possible treatment.

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I'm a bit worried about my recent fasting blood sugar level, which came out to be 87 mgdL. Also, my mom's result was 98.97. I'm around 6 feet tall and weigh about 100 kg. With these numbers, do I have prediabetes? And what about my mom? Is she at risk too? What steps should we take?

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How do I lower my blood sugar quickly?

No method is miraculous and can lower blood sugar quickly. To keep blood sugar under control one need to have strict control on diet, do physical activity and take medicines as advised by a health-care provider. Some foods which help in controlling blood sugar are whole wheat bread,Fruits,Yams,Sweat potato, Oatmeal, Nuts, Legumes, Garlic, Cold water fish.

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Masturbation itself doesn't directly cause weight gain or increase buttock size

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