Patient's question:
Problem Description: Today I had a glucose screening test at 25 weeks of pregnancy. One hour after taking 50 grams of glucose orally, my blood sugar level was 7.6. The doctor said it was high, and I need to get tested again in four days. What is the normal value?Doctor's answer:
The glucose screening test is usually performed between 24-28 weeks. Dissolve 50 grams of sugar in 200 milliliters of water and consume it within 5 minutes. If the blood glucose level is greater than or equal to 7.8 hours later, it is considered a positive glucose screening result. Fasting blood glucose should be checked. If the fasting blood glucose is abnormal, it is diagnosed as gestational diabetes. If the fasting blood glucose is normal, an OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test) should be conducted.Hello: The main impacts of diabetes on fertility are high blood glucose levels and the diabetes medications being taken.
Advice: Therefore, if your blood glucose levels are stable, you may consider having a baby. However, it is best to use insulin instead of diabetes medications to control your blood glucose levels.
Doctor's inquiry: Is that okay? Do you have any other questions?