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What are the effects of high sugar levels during pregnancy?
What are the effects of high sugar levels during pregnancy?
What are the effects of high sugar levels 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
Related Questions
Can a blood test for sugar show that a woman is pregnant?
No, it is not possible to detect pregnancy while perfoming blood test for sugar
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
How do you pass a diabetes blood 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.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
Why is a glucose tolerance test required during pregnancy?
The glucose intolerance test is done during pregnancy to screen for gestational diabetes that develops during pregnancy.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
How is a glucose level of 64 mg/dl for a pregnant woman?
It indicates slightly low blood sugar levels
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
Is 141 a high blood sugar?
Yes, it is slighlty more than normal one falls under the category prediabetes.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
GLUCOSE, FASTING
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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