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 become problematic. Now, I want to stop taking the medication and regulate my body. What is the diagnosis of gestational diabetes?Doctor's answer:
During pregnancy, a fasting blood glucose level greater than 5.1 millimoles per liter can diagnose gestational diabetes. Alternatively, an oral glucose tolerance test with 75 grams of glucose, where the first fasting blood glucose level is greater than 5.1 mmol/L, one hour later is greater than 10, and two hours later is greater than 8.5. Any abnormal reading at any time will also diagnose diabetes. Regardless of how normal the test results are, excessive consumption of sweet foods should be avoided, as they can lead to a high catabolic state in pregnant women, causing the fetus to grow too quickly and increasing the risk of macrosomia. A healthy, balanced, and appropriate diet is still essential during pregnancy.