Gestational Diabetes: Target Blood Sugar Levels

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It is important to keep your blood sugar levels in a healthy range during your pregnancy.

Healthy blood sugar levels for women with gestational diabetes
Before breakfast Healthy level 1 hour after meals

95 mg/dL or less

140 mg/dL or less

Note: If you have gestational diabetes, you may experience weakness, sweating, and hunger if your blood sugar level drops below 70 mg/dL. These are symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which can be serious if it is not treated. As soon as these symptoms develop, eat some food that contains sugar to raise your blood sugar level.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerAlan C. Dalkin, MD - Endocrinology
Last RevisedNovember 3, 2011
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: November 3, 2011
Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Alan C. Dalkin, MD - Endocrinology

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