Q. What are normal glucose levels during pregnancy?
A. The guidelines for non-diabetes blood glucose typically should stay in this range:
- Normal glucose should never go over 140 mg/dL after eating
- Normal glucose fasting levels are 70 to 100 mg/dL
The definitions of “normal” glucose levels are usually made by committees of Diabetes experts, and they change occasionally. Not too long ago, it was decided that you’re considered a Diabetic if your fasting blood glucose level is 126 or higher, instead of 140.
Textbooks that plot blood glucose levels during the day in individuals often show the normal glucose levels range from 80 before meals to close to 100 after some meals and about 120 after the largest meal of the day.
However, with pregnancy, life doesn’t always correspond to the textbooks. Some people, especially young and fit persons, keep their blood glucose levels more stable. If you are trying to maintain normal blood glucose levels during pregnancy, use a home meter. (You can purchase one at your local drugstore or ask your Doctor if they have an extra meter you can use.)
It’s important to maintain normal glucose levels during pregnancy because high sugar levels can and will make a difference to the development of your baby. Don’t be fooled into thinking your glucose level doesn’t really matter. Your health and glucose levels during pregnancy is essential to you and your baby’s health!
So you have diabetes! Do you want to live healthy with diabetes? An Endocrinologist Doctor is an important part of your life! This doctor will advise you on any areas that diabetes can affect.
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