Question 1

Why do they induce at 39 weeks with gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes early delivery may be recommended because the baby is large.

Question 2

What will happen if my sugar level is always above 300?

Accepted Answer

Persistent high sugars increase the risk of organ damage and complications of Diabetes mellitus. Sometimes, patient may even land up in emergency such as diabetic ketoacidosis.

Question 3

Is Raynaud's linked to diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Raynaud's is a vasospastic condition usually linked to many auto immune or connective disorder including atherosclerosis which is associated with Diabetes.

Question 4

Are kids born of diabetic mothers at heart risk?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant women with elevated blood sugar levels may increase the risk of blood vessel dysfunction and congenital heart defects in the child

Question 5

What is a high glucose level? Is 115 mg/dl concerning?

Accepted Answer

126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L ) or higher on two separate tests is diagnosed as diabetes.

Question 6

What are the symptoms of acute kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms and signs include decreased urine output, fluid retention causing swelling in your legs/ ankles or feet, shortness of breath, fatigue, confusion, nausea, weakness, irregular heartbeat, chest pain or pressure and seizures or coma in severe case.

Why do they induce at 39 weeks with gestational diabetes?

Why do they induce at 39 weeks with gestational diabetes?

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