Patient's question:
Last week, I had a glucose tolerance test. Except for the fasting blood sugar, the blood sugar values at one hour and two hours were both high. The doctor said that if both blood sugar values are elevated, it can be diagnosed as gestational diabetes. I am really anxious now. Could you please ask: What are some better treatment methods for gestational diabetes?Doctor's answer:
Hello, high blood sugar can cause abnormal embryonic growth and development, even leading to fetal demise, with an incidence of miscarriage as high as 15% to 30%. Therefore, if blood sugar is elevated during pregnancy, active measures should be taken to control it. It is recommended that if the increase in blood sugar is not significant, it can be managed through diet and exercise. If fasting blood sugar is high, the effects of diet and exercise may not be sufficient, and oral medications or insulin injections may be needed to control blood sugar. Gestational diabetes is a gynecological disease that is prone to occur. During medication, women should pay attention to their own care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is advised that patients pay close attention to maintaining external genital cleanliness and changing underwear frequently. Finally, we wish female patients a speedy recovery!