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Will my recently found diabetes affect my delivery?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 36 weeks pregnant and was not diabetic before, but recently I have turned diabetic and am currently on Insulin. So my question is should I wait for the labor pain, or should I get my baby delivered through surgery before the due date? Also, does this diabetes have any relation to delivery? I want to get everything planned prior. Kindly suggest a solution to me.
Answered by Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar

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Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar is an experienced General Practitioner specializing in Diabetology, with additional expertise in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, metabolic disorders, and lifestyle-related conditions. He focuses on early diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and nutrition-based interventions to ensure effective diabetes management and overall wellness. Dr. Jathar is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports long-term health and improved quality of life for his patients.

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Hi,

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It appears you have developed gestational diabetes (GD). If you are already in the 36th week, I suggest you to consult with your gynecologist. If everything is fine, early delivery through cesarean is a better option. However, GD leads to multiple issues with pregnancy, fetus, and delivery issues. So I suggest you to consult a diabetes specialist also. In addition, the blood glucose levels need to be between 90 mg to 120 mg throughout the 24 hours for the baby's proper development and uncomplicated delivery. Please take care. I hope this has helped you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At July 15, 2022
Reviewed At July 20, 2023

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Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar is an experienced General Practitioner specializing in Diabetology, with additional expertise in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, metabolic disorders, and lifestyle-related conditions. He focuses on early diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and nutrition-based interventions to ensure effective diabetes management and overall wellness. Dr. Jathar is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports long-term health and improved quality of life for his patients.

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MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar is an experienced General Practitioner specializing in Diabetology, with additional expertise in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, metabolic disorders, and lifestyle-related conditions. He focuses on early diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and nutrition-based interventions to ensure effective diabetes management and overall wellness. Dr. Jathar is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports long-term health and improved quality of life for his patients.

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