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Should medication be taken before glucose testing?

Should medication be taken before glucose testing?

No medications should be avoided before glucose testing.

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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How to lower my gestational diabetes naturally?

Start walking everyday and most importantly consult with a doctor who may tell you about the foods to consume and foods to avoid.

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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What is a glucose tolerance test?

The glucose tolerance test is a lab test to check how your body stores sugar from the blood into tissues like muscle and fat.

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How high is too high gestational diabetes?

A blood glucose level 200mg/dl or more is high and should be shown to a doctor immediately so that it does not affect the growing fetus.

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What should I not eat the night before a glucose test?

Avoid eating high sugar foods and drinks a night before the test for sugar not to spike and one gets a normal glucose test.

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What happens if my glucose is high during pregnancy?

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.

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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