Patient's question:
Does gestational diabetes require blood tests every day, including fasting and two hours after meals? What are the differences between finger-prick and venous blood tests, and which is more accurate? Which method is better?Doctor's answer:
Pregnancy diabetes is a special type of diabetes that requires daily monitoring of fasting blood sugar in addition to post-meal blood sugar. This helps to systematically understand your blood sugar levels and facilitates medication.If you have gestational diabetes, you need to pay attention to your diet. Test your blood sugar before and after each meal, as well as two hours after each meal. It’s also recommended to check your blood sugar again at 10 PM to monitor your levels, which will help with medication.
The recurrence of gestational diabetes severely affects women’s health. Patients need to pay attention to follow-up tests after their menstrual period, maintain a light diet, and avoid spicy foods to prevent irritation.