I'm currently 21 weeks pregnant and recently had a blood test that showed my glucose level is 160. I'm worried if this is normal for pregnancy or if it could cause any problems. Can you provide some guidance on this?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

MBBS
1+ Yrs

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That say you have Gestational Diabetes,vist obstetrician for appropriate n[management and councelling.

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its normal

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Yes there is cure for that visit Psychiatrist for appropriate management

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Although you can get pregnant till advanced age, in 20s one may not have any pregnancy complications.

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