Hey mama, don't worry too much, from what I've heard, blood sugar levels usually return to normal after delivery for most mums who had GDM, so your 8.2mmol during pregnancy doesn't necessarily mean your postnatal OGTT will be the same. The postnatal OGTT is typically done around 6 to 12 weeks after delivery, and the cut-off readings they use are the standard non-pregnancy thresholds, so fasting below 7.0mmol and the 2-hour reading below 7.8mmol is generally considered normal. My friend went through the same thing, her pregnancy reading was even higher than yours, and her postnatal OGTT came back completely fine, so there is real reason to be hopeful. That said, it's still good to be mindful, some mums who had GDM do have a higher long-term risk of Type 2 diabetes, so the follow-up test really is worth taking seriously rather than skipping. Definitely worth going through your specific numbers and what to expect with your own doctor or endocrinologist, as they can give you the most accurate picture based on your individual history.
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