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Gestational diabetes
Hello,
I have gestational diabetes and i am scheduled for c section in one week. I m right now.36 weeks.and.5 days. I m taking insulin since 2 weeks. 16 units morning before breakfast and 8 units night before dinner.
My fasting sugar today was 109 and 2 hours post.lunch was 152.9.
Are this values still unsafe for my baby at time of delivery??
What can i do for my babies safety?
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
The levels are not unsafe for the baby but baby’s sugars will be monitored for 2 days .
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You take adequate rest and do not worry.
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Dr. N V Tejaswini
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi! I understand your concern. Nothing to worry as your sugars are well controlled . Baby might require monitoring of sugars after birth . What is the indication for section? Try for normal delivery.
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Do not worry.
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