This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Medical & Surgical Illness Complication Pregnancy, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Fasting Blood sugar should be maintained in a pregnant diabetic female as: 
Select and explain. 
A. 70-100 mg%, B. 100-130 mg%, C. 130-160 mg%, D. 160-190 mg%
A: 70-100 mg%
Answer: A: 70-100 mg% 
Explanation: Ans. is a, i.e. 70-100mg%Ref Dutta Obs. 7/e, p 285Metabolic Goals during Pregnancy:Fasting <95mg/dL1 hr PP <140mg/dL2 hr PP <120mg/dL (average 100mg/dl)HbA1c-6%-If these goals are not achieved patient should be put on Insulin.