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Should medication be taken before glucose testing?

Should medication be taken before glucose testing?

No medications should be avoided before glucose testing.

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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Should medication be taken before glucose testing?

No medications should be avoided before glucose testing.

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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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

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What are the effects of high sugar levels during pregnancy?

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.

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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Why is a glucose tolerance test required during pregnancy?

The glucose intolerance test is done during pregnancy to screen for gestational diabetes that develops during pregnancy.

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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What happens if my glucose is high during pregnancy?

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.

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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