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Is it just as bad to have low blood sugar during pregnancy as it is to have high blood sugar??

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I know that having high blood sugar can cause problems with your baby but does low blood sugar have the same affects?

Low blood sugar can actually be worse because the affects come on quicker and can be more drastic. It would be wise to carry a juice box or something with you at all times while pregnant if this is a problem. As soon as you start feeling dizzy or whatever, drink it. I am no dr. but just received first aid training and such was told. High blood sugar can cause more damage in long run but low blood sugar can cause immediate damage.

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3 Comments to "Is it just as bad to have low blood sugar during pregnancy as it is to have high blood sugar??"

  1. Cowgirl

    September 10, 2009

    i would guess so…..anything that cayses you fatigue can’t be good for a baby
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  2. ajnbf

    September 10, 2009

    Low blood sugar can actually be worse because the affects come on quicker and can be more drastic. It would be wise to carry a juice box or something with you at all times while pregnant if this is a problem. As soon as you start feeling dizzy or whatever, drink it. I am no dr. but just received first aid training and such was told. High blood sugar can cause more damage in long run but low blood sugar can cause immediate damage.
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  3. Heavenly Advocate

    September 10, 2009

    Yes. having low blood sugar is called hypoglysemia and can cause you to pass out, have a seizure, cause a heart attack or even end up in a coma. Your body has a fine balance that has to be kept. If you have low blood sugar you have to be just as careful as a diabetic with your sugar levels, only you may need to keep extra snacks on hand at all time in preparation for when your blood sugar gets dangerously low.
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