Patient's question:
Because of a certain illness, I have been unable to stop taking medication for a long time. Due to the medication, my endocrine system has been affected. Now, I want to stop taking the medication and regulate my body. How can I determine if it is gestational diabetes?Doctor's answer:
Pregnancy diabetes is a relatively common complication of pregnancy. If you suspect your partner has this condition, you can take her to the hospital for a fasting blood sugar test. Between the 28th and 30th weeks of pregnancy, a glucose tolerance test can also be performed to determine if she has the condition. The fasting blood sugar level of a pregnant woman should not be below 5.1, and the blood sugar level one hour after a meal should not be below 10.5, and two hours after a meal should not be below 8.5.