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What Does The GTT Test Report Done At 24 Week Of Pregnancy Indicate?
Question: I am in 24th week of pregnancy & did GTT test, attached is the latest report (Test result of 2 months pregnancy report was normal). All other reports are normal . Consulted a doctor. He has suggested to take GLYCOMET 500 SR ( Metformin hydrochloride Sustained Release) 1 no in the morning.
Report is as below
Blood Sugar (mgs %) –
Fasting – 79.7
1 hr – 132.3
2 hrs – 144.2
3 hrs – 156.1
Urine Sugar – Blue (ALL)
Please suggest. Do I need to Stop all the sugar/Fruits/Mothers horlicks intake now? . I used to take 1 spoon of sugar for my morning tea. Milk/Mother Horlicks are without any form of sweet only.Intake of. fruits also direct and no juices. Now I stopped the total sugar intake. Please suggest.
My other tablets are:
Supercal in the afternoon and
Livogen and MA - DHA capsules at night
Report is as below
Blood Sugar (mgs %) –
Fasting – 79.7
1 hr – 132.3
2 hrs – 144.2
3 hrs – 156.1
Urine Sugar – Blue (ALL)
Please suggest. Do I need to Stop all the sugar/Fruits/Mothers horlicks intake now? . I used to take 1 spoon of sugar for my morning tea. Milk/Mother Horlicks are without any form of sweet only.Intake of. fruits also direct and no juices. Now I stopped the total sugar intake. Please suggest.
My other tablets are:
Supercal in the afternoon and
Livogen and MA - DHA capsules at night
Brief Answer:
Changes suggested
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal
I have read your query and I think I will be able to make a useful suggestion to you.
This is what is known as Gestational Diabetes. This is a common occurrence nowadays during pregnancy. And usually resolves as soon as the pregnancy ends. Of course 40% people who develop gestational diabetes, develop diabetes in later life. So an annual check up would be a good option.
Now, I would suggest that you stop exercises. However, I would not suggest you to stop the supplements. Merely change them to the options that are non sugar containing- the market is flooded with such preparations eg glucerna SR, or any other brand that your local doctor suggests can be used.
As for the tablet, I am not convinced with metformin, its one of the first used drug in diabetes. But the first used drug in gestational diabetes should be insulin, and if you are unwilling for insulin, then glyburide. You might as well discuss this with your local diabetician.
Of course regular exercise will help you achieve a better sugar control. But dont overdo it in view of your pregnancy.
I am forwarding a related article to you. It should help you understand the treatment option better. http://www.obgmanagement.com/fileadmin/obg_archive/pdf/1508/1508OBGM_Article1.pdf
In case of any doubts, any queries, any other questions, please feel free to contact us.
I hope that the information helps you.
Please feel free to contact us for further opinion if needed.
I will be happy to help.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal
Changes suggested
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal
I have read your query and I think I will be able to make a useful suggestion to you.
This is what is known as Gestational Diabetes. This is a common occurrence nowadays during pregnancy. And usually resolves as soon as the pregnancy ends. Of course 40% people who develop gestational diabetes, develop diabetes in later life. So an annual check up would be a good option.
Now, I would suggest that you stop exercises. However, I would not suggest you to stop the supplements. Merely change them to the options that are non sugar containing- the market is flooded with such preparations eg glucerna SR, or any other brand that your local doctor suggests can be used.
As for the tablet, I am not convinced with metformin, its one of the first used drug in diabetes. But the first used drug in gestational diabetes should be insulin, and if you are unwilling for insulin, then glyburide. You might as well discuss this with your local diabetician.
Of course regular exercise will help you achieve a better sugar control. But dont overdo it in view of your pregnancy.
I am forwarding a related article to you. It should help you understand the treatment option better. http://www.obgmanagement.com/fileadmin/obg_archive/pdf/1508/1508OBGM_Article1.pdf
In case of any doubts, any queries, any other questions, please feel free to contact us.
I hope that the information helps you.
Please feel free to contact us for further opinion if needed.
I will be happy to help.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal
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