What Are The Chances Of Diabetes During Pregnancy With Hypothyroidism?

Posted on Sat, 24 May 2014

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Question : Hello GM ,
my wife is pregnent and having 14 th week. she had hypothyoriod and taking medicine 75 MCG. weight 76 KG hight 5.3. i worried that whether she can have dibeites beacuse of this ? how can i care to avoid diabites ?

Answered by Dr. Manjunath L Ramarajapalli (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Do regular tests to detect diabetes during pregnan

Detailed Answer:
Hellow,
You can not avoid diabetes during pregnancy if at all it presents during that time.Best thing is to take care of it properly.Do GTT regularly especially between 16 to 18 weeks and 24 to 26 weeks of pregnancy.If diabetes is detected it can be controlled successfully by medication.

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