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Hi , I am 26 weeks pregnant doc has asked me to continuously monitor blood sugar . I am monitoring it at every 2-3 days. Generally after pp level comes as above 140 but after half n hr (2.5 hrs after meal) it goes down to 100-110. Is it risky? Do i need medicine?
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Borderline gestational diabetes. Fasting and sugar levels after OGTT would be helpful.
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