Pregnant woman with high blood sugar, now 35 weeks, avoid high blood sugar from affecting the child

Patient's question:

A pregnant woman with high blood sugar is now 35 weeks pregnant. Can she give birth one week early to avoid the impact of high blood sugar on the child? A pregnant woman with high blood sugar is now 35 weeks pregnant. Can she give birth one week early to avoid the impact of high blood sugar on the child?

Doctor's answer:

Pregnant women with high blood sugar may be considered to have gestational diabetes. For those with the above conditions, insulin therapy can be adopted to effectively control blood sugar levels and reduce the impact on the child.
Advice: If you are concerned about the impact of high blood sugar on the child, you can also consider ending the pregnancy one week early. This has minimal impact on the child's development after birth and is also safe.

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