Question
A patient was diagnosed with gestational diabetes at seven months of pregnancy, with fasting blood sugar levels around 6.5 mmol/L and post-meal two-hour blood sugar levels about 7.3 mmol/L. How is treatment conducted, and what are the effects of gestational diabetes in late pregnancy on the fetus?
Answer
The patient has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and needs to pay attention to adjusting their psychological state and dietary control. If dietary control is not effective, insulin therapy can be used. Insulin is a large molecular protein that does not pass through the placenta to affect the fetus, and it is a biologic agent with no significant impact on the fetus. Additionally, it is necessary to closely monitor blood sugar levels and pay attention to check eye and kidney functions. Wishing for a safe mother and child, a smooth delivery of a healthy baby.