Gestational Diabetes Sugar Levels
I’m 30wks pregnant and have gestational diabetes. Should I be concered about these sugar levels?
I was advised by the dietitian to check my blood sugar one hour after each meal and that it should be no higher than 140. When I check my levels one hour after eating they are still running high (between 145 and 150) but when I check them two hours after eating they are back down to between 100 and 110. Is there a reason why it is spiking so high after the first hour, but leveling off during the second hour? Should I be concerned about this or speak to my doctor about being put on insulin?
I have been on the ‘diet’ for 2 weeks now. No more than 30 carbs for breakfast- and most times I stay even below that level. I’m not going over my allotted carb intake at all, but my levels are still too high after 1 hour.
Yes you should be concerned. Talk to your doctor about what you are eating, changing your diet may go along way towards reducing those spikes. Do not make changes with out talking to your doctor or a dietitian.
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