Question
At 28 weeks pregnant, I underwent a glucose screening test. One hour after consuming 50 grams of glucose, my blood sugar level was 16.84. The next day’s fasting blood sugar test result was 7.84, and the third day’s fasting fingerstick blood sugar test result was 5.8. The glycated hemoglobin was 6.1. Can this be diagnosed as gestational diabetes?
Answer
Hello, based on your description, there is a high possibility of having gestational diabetes. It is recommended that you undergo a glucose tolerance test again. If the fasting blood sugar is ≥5.8 mmol/L, the blood sugar one hour after is ≥10.6 mmol/L, the blood sugar two hours after is ≥9.2 mmol/L, and the blood sugar three hours after is ≥8.1 mmol/L, and any two or more of these results meet the criteria, it can be diagnosed as gestational diabetes. It is advisable to go to a specialist hospital for further detailed examinations to enable accurate disease assessment and personalized treatment, as well as precise dynamic control. Wishing you a speedy recovery!