Patient's question:
Pregnant and had a thorough check-up, suspected of gestational diabetes. What is the post-meal 2-hour blood glucose range for gestational diabetes?Doctor's answer:
Pregnant women with gestational diabetes whose blood glucose level is greater than 8.5 millimoles per liter two hours after a meal do not meet the standard. It is still recommended that you try to consume as much low-glycemic index food as possible, such as coarse grains, vegetables, soy products, and lean meat. Do not eat large amounts of fruit, sugar, and starchy foods at once. These are high-glycemic index foods, and consuming them can cause blood sugar to rise too quickly in a short period of time. This is completely harmful to maintaining stable blood sugar levels. It is advisable to increase physical activity regularly, which can significantly help control blood sugar.