I'm 29 weeks pregnant and just did my Glucose tolerance test. Turns out I got 8.7, which is higher than the average score (diabetic is 11). what scores did u guys get? Did it turn into GD?

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It is actually very common to get higher reading due to our placenta. Almost all of them impair the action of insulin in your cells, raising your blood sugar. ... As your baby grows, the placenta produces more and more insulin-counteracting hormones. In gestational diabetes, the placental hormones provoke a rise in blood sugar to a level that can affect the growth and welfare of your baby." Taken from Mayoclinic.com I was tested to have higher blood sugar level.. first pregnancy I got 8. But was ask to retest and was normal. Now 2nd pregnancy, I got 8.1. Going for re-test on Thursday after I control diet for a week. I hope it will pass.

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