Question
What is the normal fasting blood sugar level for a postpartum gestational diabetes check?
Answer
Patients with gestational diabetes need regular blood sugar checks after childbirth to assess whether they have developed diabetes. The normal fasting blood sugar range is between 3.9 and 6.0 mmol/L, and the two-hour postprandial blood sugar level should be between 3.9 and 7.8 mmol/L. If blood sugar levels are elevated, lifestyle interventions should be adopted, such as controlling diet, balancing the intake of meats and vegetables, controlling total intake, avoiding sweets, engaging in moderate exercise, and reducing abdominal circumference. If necessary, medications such as metformin can be used for treatment.