What would my ob need to know about my blood sugar test results?

Abnormal levels: If you have no history/family history of diabetes, you can expect a diabetic screen at about 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy. If the level is 130 or above you will need a 3 hour test. If 2 out of those 4 level are abnormal, you are a gestational diabetic. Screening tests may be done sooner if you have a family history.

Consequences: Diabetes can have adverse health consequences on both the mother and the fetus. One way to optimize outcome is to control the disease, your OB is directly vested in your care, thus he/she needs to know the result so he/she can treat you accordingly.

Gestational Diabetes: Commonly seen in pregnant women, ob's identify risk factors in their patients (like age if you're 42) and do screen for gestational diabetes when necessary. Diabetes causes high risk pregnancies which may cause problems for mom and baby, particularly if unmonitored and untreated.