L.L. has GDM and has been following the meal plan provided by the registered dietician and her fasting values have been 95mg/dL, 92mg/dL, 85 mg/dL, 99mg/dL 85 mg/dL, 86mg/dL, and 98mg/dL. Postmeal values are 142mg/dL; 146mg/dL; 149mg/dL,152C; 143mg/dL150mg/dL. What advice would you give her?

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The fasting blood glucose levels are mostly within the target range for gestational diabetes, but the postmeal values are consistently above the recommended target of 140 mg/dL. This suggests that dietary management alone is not sufficient, and starting medication or insulin may be necessary to achieve better glucose control.

LL Has GDM and Has Been Following the Meal Plan