What are dangerous blood sugar levels during pregnancy?
Anything above 200mg/dl is dangerous during pregnancy and has to be followed by glucose intolerance test.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Avoid eating high sugar foods and drinks a night before the test for sugar not to spike and one gets a normal glucose test.
The glucose intolerance test may take upto 3 hours to complete fully.
It indicates slightly low blood sugar levels
The glucose intolerance test is done during pregnancy to screen for gestational diabetes that develops 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.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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