How high is too high gestational diabetes?
A blood glucose level 200mg/dl or more is high and should be shown to a doctor immediately so that it does not affect the growing fetus.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
Usually gestational diabetes has no symptoms, however, increased thirst and hyperglycemia may occur in woman who have gestational diabetes.
The glucose intolerance test is done during pregnancy to screen for gestational diabetes that develops during pregnancy.
Yes, it is normal.
It is diagnosed during a blood test that is done while screening for gestational diabetes such as fasting glucose.
High blood glucose levels during pregnancy can also increase the chance that your baby will be born too early, weigh too much, or have breathing problems or low blood glucose right after birth. It can also induce still births in pregnant woman. Hence, speak with a doctor if glucose is high.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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