Do i have to take medication if i failed 1hr glucose test?

I did my OGTT, fasting and 2hr blood sugar within range but 1hr i failed by 0.3mmol. I know this is considered GDM, any mummies can share do i have to take medication/insulin or make sure to have a stricter diet? #firstbaby #advicepls #pleasehelp

Do i have to take medication if i failed 1hr glucose test?
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for me, I had to record my food and blood glucose level before and after every meal and try to avoid or eat lesser portion for those food that affects the glucose readings. no medication or insulin during this period. it got worse as baby grows in tummy so I had to self inject insulin before every meal towards the end of pregnancy. aft giving birth I continued to "control" my food and passed the glucose test which was scheduled 6 wks aft giving birth

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