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I am 23 weeks pregnant and sugar level is 240 mg/dl after 1 hr of glucose drink intake. Could you please advise How to control it?. I had lunch at 2.30 p.m and gave urine/blood sample at 5.30/6.30 p.m. that's why it showing high Sugar level?
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High blood sugar test after 2 hrs if 75 is only used
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Please repeat the test properly
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Diabetes is very risky in pregnancy it can lead to sudden fetal death, high blood pressure and infection and difficulties in delivery of baby. Be careful. Do a proper test
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We can try diet with hypoglycemic drugs or insulin
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