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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Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

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