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Low blood glucose levels (always)?

vszappvszapp member
in May 2014 Moms
I opted to do the personal blood glucose testing 4x/day instead of the GTT. As was the case with DD when I did the GTT, my fasting level is right at the low end of normal, and after I eat (even a high protein meal) it drops into the low 60's. So basically, my blood sugar seems to always be between 55-75. For those of you who know about BG levels and how they are managed, is this an issue? DD was a little on the small side, and I'm a little concerned that there isn't quite enough sugar for LO#2. Anyone have any experience here? Will ask the MW but I doubt she'll have much to say other than it's good that I certainly don't have GD. I don't even have a primary physician, so not sure whether this is worth looking into.

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Re: Low blood glucose levels (always)?

  • haylo33haylo33 member
    I suffer from low blood sugar frequently. I don't take my blood sugar, but before nursing school, I would frequently pass out or come close. I would also crave soda or sugary drinks. During nursing school, I was having a bad day where I felt close to passing out and it happened to be the day we had to train on doing our own blood sugars. My BS was 40. I now know that's the issue. I had this problem before pregnancy so I knew to discuss it with my midwife. She told me to eat foods high in protein and eat frequent small meals. She also said even though I crave sugar, not to drink or eat a lot at once because the response could make it even worse. She didn't seem to think it would be a problem for the baby. Seems like maybe you think your baby will be small because people with diabetes typically have larger babies. I don't think it works like that but talk to your midwife
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  • lavendergiraffeslavendergiraffes member
    I'm not sure about GD but my dh is a diabetic and 55-75 seems awfully low! If his bs get that low he is definatly shaking and struggling to focus... Maybe not GD but possibly hypoglycemia?? Good luck with that!
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