Question
I am 33 weeks pregnant and was diagnosed with gestational diabetes a few weeks ago. Today, my blood sugar levels one hour after eating were 10.7 mmol/L, two hours after eating were 8.8 mmol/L, and three hours after eating were 6.5 mmol/L. I would like to know the range of postprandial blood sugar that should be controlled and the impact of this blood sugar level on normal delivery.
Answer
Hello: The main assessment of blood sugar values is based on fasting blood sugar and postprandial 2-hour blood sugar, and it is recommended that the postprandial 2-hour blood sugar be controlled at 7.8 mmol/L. Your blood sugar level is slightly high, and it is suggested to adjust the insulin dosage to stabilize your blood sugar. Oral hypoglycemic drugs and high blood sugar toxicity may lead to fetal malformation or miscarriage. Wishing you a speedy recovery!