It is possible for blood glucose to rise after normal in the third trimester.
In women, plasma glucose levels decrease in the early and middle stages of pregnancy as the fetus obtains glucose from the mother due to an increased need for nutrients. However, as estrogen and progesterone increase with gestational weeks, maternal glucose utilization may be enhanced compared to the non-pregnant period.
By the middle to late stages of pregnancy, antagonistic insulin-like substances in the pregnant woman’s body increase, leading to a decrease in insulin sensitivity and causing an increase in blood glucose. In addition, some pregnant women who have a family history of diabetes are more likely to have elevated blood glucose after pregnancy.
After pregnancy, you still need to pay attention to diet control, avoid eating too much food with high sugar content, and go to the hospital for regular checkups.