Patient's question:
I did a diabetes screening, fasting was 5.5, one hour was 5.8, and two hours was 6.3. Is this serious?Doctor's answer:
Gestational diabetes refers to a condition where a person who has not had diabetes before pregnancy develops high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. The incidence rate is approximately 1% to 3%. The screening method involves drinking 50 grams of sugar solution between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy, and then testing blood sugar levels one hour later. If the blood sugar level exceeds the standard,Medical advice: further testing, such as a 100-gram glucose tolerance test, may be required. If a doctor diagnoses the patient as having gestational diabetes, the first step is to consult a nutritionist for dietary advice and to provide a proper eating plan, along with moderate exercise. For a small number of patients who still cannot control their blood sugar levels with these methods, insulin injections may be necessary. This can help prevent macrosomia and ensure a smooth delivery.