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What happens if my glucose is high during pregnancy?
What happens if my glucose is high during pregnancy?
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
Related Questions
How long does the glucose tolerance test take?
The glucose intolerance test may take upto 3 hours to complete fully.
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
Does black coffee raise your blood glucose level?
For most individuals caffeine does not affect blood glucose levels
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
Should medication be taken before glucose testing?
No medications should be avoided before glucose testing.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
GLUCOSE, FASTING
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required