Topic
Blood Sugar Monitoring
Understanding glucose levels, glucometers, CGM, and target ranges in pregnancy.
Your Pregnancy Targets, in mg/dL
Pregnancy targets are tighter than outside pregnancy. Here are the numbers to aim for, and how to measure the after-meal reading correctly.
Fasting, and After Every Meal
Most women with GDM check four or five times a day. Here is what that routine looks like, and how to fit it around a normal Indian household.
Using a Glucometer at Home
Most strange readings come from technique rather than from your blood sugar. Here is how to get a number you can actually trust every time.
When Your Numbers Will Not Come Down
Readings that stay high despite careful eating are common and rarely your fault. Here is what to check, and when to stop adjusting on your own.
Is a CGM Worth It in Pregnancy?
A continuous monitor removes the finger pricks, which is appealing over months of testing. Here is where it genuinely helps in GDM, and where not.