Normal blood sugar range for gestational diabetes
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My fasting blood sugar came as 103, and my doctor has put me on gestational diabetes diet. Other day I was talking to a friend who had gestational diabetes(GDM),she said range for pregnant women is till 110. The time from when I have started GDM diet,I feel really low on energy. Any of you on GDM diet facing such issues? I have to get rechecked in a few days,so m strictly following the diet with absolutely no sugar and really low carbs...
ve had both tests and your sugar is still high? The normal range is below 7.8 and it is gestational diabetes over 11. At least your number isn't over 11. I also think you were tested early. That's normally a second trimester thing at around 24 weeks. So, I wonder if you have a medical history that triggered them to test you early such as being overweight?
I think they will likely recommend you watch what you eat and limit sugar. And they will want you to exercise. https://health.
Sooo apparently I failed my 3 hour fasting test for gestational diabetes. However I have been checking my blood sugar for the past couple days twice a day and my sugar has not been high at all. Pretty good actually. I eat the right things and exercise and I hardly touch things that's really high in sugar. I wonder if this is just a glitch ? They want me to take this class and buy this glucometer and test strips thats over 100 dollars but I honestly dnt think I need them.
to get an 87 for your sugar level testing after dinner?
I currently have GD, I check my blood levels four times a day and am able to control it with diet. Just be careful with added sugar items, my blood sugar wasn't that much out of range when I was tested so I haven't had to do any insulin.
low blood sugar is not the same as gestational diabetes. however even with gestational diabetes you can have low blood sugar.
However, your doctor may feel that insulin is the best and safest way to keep your blood sugar under control. It is important to remember that gestational diabetes is a condition that will last for the duration of your pregnancy. It is unlikely that you would continue to have diabetes after you have your baby.
Good luck and congratulations on your pregnancy.
Hi,
certainly it is possible to have diabetes (more likely after gestational diabetes). You probably should be checked for type 1 diabetes, which can also occur as an adult. This will involve antibody testing as well as checking blood insulin levels.
Although your sugar levels are not terribly high, they do seem higher than normal.
Hba1c of 5.2 is not high, and still within high normal range.
What happens is your body slows down metabolism during pregnancy to ensure that your growing baby gets enough nutrients. This causes your pancreas to produce more insulin to keep your blood sugar levels within a normal range. With gestational diabetes, your body doesn't produce the extra insulin causing your blood sugar levels to rise. Left uncontrolled this can result in too much weight for you and baby.
You go into the lab and you can't eat or drink anything for the last 10-12 hours except small sips of water (do it early in the morning if possible) they give you this sugary drink (taste kinda like orange soda pop) that you have to drink within 5 minutes then you wait an hour then they draw some blood. It's done to make sure your blood sugar levels are at a normal range and that you don't have gestational diabetes.
So I was diagnosed with GD after doing a 3 hour blood test. I am only just above the range of normal so I don't need any medical intervention. I just have to watch what I eat and monitor my blood sugar levels (prick my finger 4 times a day!). Also I get to have another ultrasound (im 29 weeks) so yay to that.
Any way I just thought I would share because I know that a lot of women see GD as a big bad, it isn't ideal or what anyone would pick, but its not as bad as some seem to think!
The sandwich only had 46g and I only had like 6 fries. After we ate we went and walked a corn maze for like 30 min and my sugar was still 134. Im usually really good but it seems like every other week ill get a high reading when it shouldn't be. My ob said something to me about meds too but my baby isn't big hes normal so idk. I don't have to go in for nst or weekly u/s. Just aggravates me.
My fasting was 76 and they told me that between 65-99 was normal. My dr also told me that if my blood sugar was high for only 1 of the hours they usually don't diagnose you, just reccomend diet changes. I go back to see her tomorrow for the first time since I tried to do the 3 hour test so I'm not sure what theyre going to do.
You can eat a ton and stay in your carb range for snacks. I had gestational with my 3rd. Unfortunately mine turned into type 2 after I had her. I dont have to have insulin this pregnancy now because I follow my carb restrictions and drink lots of water.
January, normal range 70-110 mg/dL , found 136 (hadn't eaten that morning or the night before)
May, normal range 90-100 mg/dL , found 99 (had eaten some cheese the night before)
Both morning tests
I am 22, is this normal?
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