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03/03/10 08:25 AM

"How will my hypothyroid med & blood pressure med affect my gestational diabetes? Both are listed as causing high blood sugar."
Asked By: valwhelan  
Category: Gestational Diabetes

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2 pregnancies (1 child born 2005 and the other in 2008)Gestational Diabetes in both pregnancies (borderline with 2nd pregnancy). controlled with diet. Diagnosed with hypothyroidism & high blood pressure in 2009. on oral meds for both. both under control. currently pregnant with 3rd child, due in Oct '10

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03/08/10 10:34 PM

Hello,

Thanks for asking dLife. Wow, a new baby! Congratulations!

Different medicines will influence blood glucose levels differently, especially when they are taken by the same person during pregnancy. Frequent blood glucose monitoring will tell you how your body responds to these medicines.

You will need to be stricter in following your meal and exercise plan. Talk with a registered dietitian about how you can acheive and maintain your blood glucose at target range.

Your doctor would also closely track your progress. If lifestyle changes alone cannot maintain target blood glucose, he or she will prescribe diabetes medicines that can be safely taken during pregnancy.

Click here for more information about treating gestational diabetes!

Take care!

Answered By: Liz Quintana
Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE
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