My gynac told me to do the sugar test next visit and now im a bit tense. Dont really understand what counts as high in pregnancy. can someone explain in simple words what these numbers mean?
I just got my glucose tolerance test reports today and my levels are slightly high, I am so worried! Has anyone else had high sugar levels in their 2nd trimester? What did your doctor ask you to do?
Having methi seeds soaked in water in the morning can naturally help, but you must be very careful with high sugar in pregnancy. It can affect the baby's growth, so please do not rely only on home tips. Strictly consult your doctor and follow their advice.
I had gestational diabetes and had to monitor my blood sugar four times a day. My gynac guided me on what exact range is safe for pregnancy, which is much stricter than normal sugar ranges. I never took any steps without consulting my doctor first.
When my sugar level came out a bit high, my mother immediately stopped giving me potatoes and white rice. She used to make ragi roti and give me bitter gourd juice occasionally. It's best to follow your doctor's diet plan very strictly for the baby's safety.
It basically means your sweet baby is making you a bit too sweet! 😂 Jokes apart, it just means you need to bid goodbye to those high-sugar cravings for a few months. Talk to your doctor, they will easily help you manage it with a simple diet plan.
High sugar in pregnancy is called gestational diabetes, and it basically means your body is finding it hard to process sugar right now. Don't panic, just cut down on direct sweets, white rice, and maida. Eat more green veggies and oats, it is very manageable with simple food changes.
Usually, doctors check your fasting and 2-hour post-meal sugar levels to diagnose this. I had slightly high sugars too, but with mild walking and strict portion control, my baby was born perfectly healthy. Please make sure you get a proper chart from your doctor.
Oh, high sugar is quite common during pregnancy because of placenta hormones. Usually, fasting should be under 95 and post-meal under 120, but don't try to treat it yourself. Go to your gynac and let them refer you to a nutritionist.
