Blood Sugar Levels

Klavanga74

Anyone know what the normal range is supposed to be after the 1-hour test?  I know some of you on here have been diagnosed with GD, so hoping someone will know.  I was told I was fine with blood glucose level of 65 (I think she said they wanted me under 135).  My blood glucose has always been pretty low when I've had blood work done.  My DH asked me, though, if any of my tiredness could be due to low blood sugar.  Now I wish I'd asked while I was there and I think it's too late to call.  The doctor was looking over everything pretty thoroughly so I'm not too worried, but when I was looking online some of the diabetes sites were saying that anything under 70 wasn't good.  Anyone have input?  TIA!!!!

lrobi13

The dieatican mentioned to me that she doesn't consider it to be low until under 60 so you would be fine by her standards but I second talking with your doctor.

vrj0522

Klavanga74 said:

Anyone know what the normal range is supposed to be after the 1-hour test?  I know some of you on here have been diagnosed with GD, so hoping someone will know.  I was told I was fine with blood glucose level of 65 (I think she said they wanted me under 135).  My blood glucose has always been pretty low when I've had blood work done.  My DH asked me, though, if any of my tiredness could be due to low blood sugar.  Now I wish I'd asked while I was there and I think it's too late to call.  The doctor was looking over everything pretty thoroughly so I'm not too worried, but when I was looking online some of the diabetes sites were saying that anything under 70 wasn't good.  Anyone have input?  TIA!!!!

Was 65 the level after drinking the orange drink and the hour passing? If so, then that's definitely hypoglycemia. The normal (fasting) range is 65-99, and under 140 for the 1 hour glucose test.  If the 65 was prior to you drinking the orange drink, then you are borderline but if it was after, then I think you definitely need to discuss it further with your doctor as those are pretty low levels. 

HappyCianci

Mine was 70 after my GTT with my son a few years ago, and that's considered normal. I too thought it might be too low, but when I asked, they said nope, it's good.

This time, I'm doing finger pricks in lieu of the GTT, and my fasting sugar first thing in the morning has been in the 60s a few times. I actually feel fine and normal when it's in the upper 60s... just ready to eat breakfast.

If you don't have GD, your sugars will run a little lower than they would if you weren't pregnant. This is because the baby is using up all that energy.

Klavanga74

Thanks, everyone!  I did call and was able to get through.  They said it was fine.  Less worrying, more relaxing!  TGIF!!!