Question 1

How high is too high gestational diabetes?

Question 2

Hi Doctor, I am 29 weeks pregnant. I did my GTT test four days ago. My fasting was 88, 1 hour post 75 mg glucose was 179, and 2 hour post was 160. The doctor advised me to monitor blood sugar at home twice a day at two day intervals (FBS, after breakfast, after lunch, after dinner alternatively, and 1 hour post meal). On 13th, my fasting was 78, and 1 hour post lunch was 115. On 14th, 1 hour post breakfast was 157, and 2 hour post breakfast was 117. Today, 1 hour post breakfast was 161, and 2 hour post was 102. Are my readings correct? I am a bit worried. The doctor told me to measure only 1 hour post readings, but I am also measuring 2 hour readings. Please help me understand what I should do to control this diabetes? I also have PCOD and thyroid issues for the last four years.

Question 3

Hi Experts, My wife is 34 weeks pregnant and has gestational diabetes. Her recent urine report showed ketones. We are concerned about potential risks to both the baby and mother. Please advise on management and next steps?

What should I not eat the night before a glucose test?

Avoid eating high sugar foods and drinks a night before the test for sugar not to spike and one gets a normal glucose test.

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How high is too high gestational diabetes?

Hi Experts, My wife is 34 weeks pregnant and has gestational diabetes. Her recent urine report showed ketones. We are concerned about potential risks to both the baby and mother. Please advise on management and next steps?