Patient's question:
I went to the hospital for a follow-up check-up. My fasting blood sugar was 4.2, and after drinking the glucose solution, it was 7.9 one hour later and 10 two hours later. The doctor said I have gestational diabetes. I'm a bit skeptical, so I did another glucose tolerance test. My fasting blood sugar was 4.22, one-hour blood sugar was 6.36, two-hour blood sugar was 7.04, and three-hour blood sugar was 3.53. Is that normal?Doctor's answer:
Hello, pregnancy in diabetic women requires sufficient attention, as diabetes can harm health. It not only affects the hormones of the pregnant woman herself but also leads to abnormal fetal development.Advice:
Avoid consuming too much sweet food, but ensure your diet meets the energy needs of both you and your fetus. Sugars are essential for providing energy and maintaining normal metabolism. Expectant mothers should not mistakenly believe that completely avoiding sugar is beneficial for gestational diabetes. Instead, choose some sugar substitutes. For example, replace white rice with brown rice or mixed grain rice, and opt for whole wheat foods instead of white flour. Regularly undergo blood sugar, blood pressure, and blood lipid tests to avoid more severe complications due to improper blood sugar regulation.