Patient's question:
Now at 38 weeks, during the 4D ultrasound, a thorough check of the fetus's growth and development showed that the baby is a bit overweight. There needs to be some dietary restrictions for me, and blood sugar may also become poor. I wonder if an overweight fetus can also have low blood sugar?Doctor's answer:
Excessive obesity can lead to miscarriage and preterm birth, which may result in gestational diabetes, hypotension, polyhydramnios, urinary and reproductive system infections, thromboembolism, and other diseases. The incidence of gestational diabetes in obese pregnant women increases by 1.5 to 20 times, and the incidence of gestational hypertension increases by 2 to 21 times. The higher the body mass index, the greater the risk of hypertension. Overweight and obesity are significant risk factors for various chronic diseases, including hypertension.