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What are the effects of high sugar levels during pregnancy?
What are the effects of high sugar levels during pregnancy?
What are the effects of high sugar levels during pregnancy?
High blood glucose levels during pregnancy can also increase the chance that your baby will be born too early, weigh too much, or have breathing problems or low blood glucose right after birth. It can also induce still births in pregnant woman. Hence, speak with a doctor if glucose is high.Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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What are the indications of oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)?
Oral glucose test is ordered when fasting glucose test is high but not high enough to fall under the category diabetes.Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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Why is a glucose tolerance test required during pregnancy?
The glucose intolerance test is done during pregnancy to screen for gestational diabetes that develops during pregnancy.Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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How is a glucose level of 64 mg/dl for a pregnant woman?
It indicates slightly low blood sugar levelsLast updated on 15 Mar 2023
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