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What Do These Blood Glucose Levels During 27 Weeks Of Pregnancy Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 13 Oct 2015
Question: Hi there

just received my results for the 3 hour glucose test as I am at week 27 of my pregnancy. They are the below:
starting: 89
1 hour: 141
2 hour: 195
3 hour: 184

The 1 hour glucose test I got 162 which is why i had to do the 3 hour test. So I'm a little confused as to why my results for the 3 hour test goes from 141 to 195 and down to 184.

My previous pregnancy from 2 years ago, my results were:
starting: 83
1 hour: 156
2 hour: 149
3 hour: 137

Should i request to have the test done again?

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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
the criteria for gestational diabetes are fulfilled

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

your test revealed two values out of range, so the gestational diabetes diagnosis has been established. It's indeed strange that the 1 hour value is lower than the 2 hour value but the last couple of values are out of range anyway. Taking into account the fact that your glucose control is going to get worse over the next weeks, you'd better watch your blood sugar closely with frequent daily measurements. 1 hour after each meal (particularly during the morning hours) is the best time to check your blood sugar. The fasting values are important as well. The daily measurements would be more helpful than the oral glucose tolerance test.

Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (2 minutes later)
thank you for your reply - all makes sense. Will schedule in to see the doc to start dealing with GD.
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You're welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Glad to help!

Best wishes for a healthy baby and a healthy mom!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Do These Blood Glucose Levels During 27 Weeks Of Pregnancy Indicate?

Brief Answer: the criteria for gestational diabetes are fulfilled Detailed Answer: Hello, your test revealed two values out of range, so the gestational diabetes diagnosis has been established. It's indeed strange that the 1 hour value is lower than the 2 hour value but the last couple of values are out of range anyway. Taking into account the fact that your glucose control is going to get worse over the next weeks, you'd better watch your blood sugar closely with frequent daily measurements. 1 hour after each meal (particularly during the morning hours) is the best time to check your blood sugar. The fasting values are important as well. The daily measurements would be more helpful than the oral glucose tolerance test. Kind Regards!