My daughter is 36  weeks pregnant --- she has gestational diabetes. it has been under control fairly well. her sugars have spiked this evening and when calling an after hours nurse line they say drink water and call back if you get 2 tests over 300. This does not seems right to me --- is there anything else she could do to help lower the sugars
Hello,First of all, do not panic. I will suggest you get in touch with her treating gynecologist at the earliest. She should, however, follow the advice as below-Please opt for a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen.Include more portions of fruits and vegetables and salads in daily diet.Drink plenty of water in the day.Avoid refined sugars and deep-fried foods and bakery products in the diet.Walking for 20 minutes at least before each major meal is advisable.Please get fasting and pre-lunch and pre-dinner sugar levels done.Better to have a home use glucometer with her, to check her sugar levels.She might need prescription support from her treating doctor for tablet Metformin and or Injection Human Insulin - Actrapid, depending on her sugar levels.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar