My blood sugar in pregnancy is 168. Is it high or normal?
No it falls under the category diabetes consult your doctor
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
The glucose intolerance test may take upto 3 hours to complete fully.
Avoid eating high sugar foods and drinks a night before the test for sugar not to spike and one gets a normal glucose test.
High blood glucose levels during pregnancy can also increase the chance that your baby will be born too early, weigh too much, or have breathing problems or low blood glucose right after birth. It can also induce still births in pregnant woman. Hence, speak with a doctor if glucose is high.
No medications should be avoided before glucose testing.
It is diagnosed during a blood test that is done while screening for gestational diabetes such as fasting glucose.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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