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Why is a glucose tolerance test required during pregnancy?
Why is a glucose tolerance test required during pregnancy?
Why is a glucose tolerance test required during pregnancy?
The glucose intolerance test is done during pregnancy to screen for gestational diabetes that develops during pregnancy.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Can a blood test for sugar show that a woman is pregnant?
No, it is not possible to detect pregnancy while perfoming blood test for sugar
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Does black coffee raise your blood glucose level?
For most individuals caffeine does not affect blood glucose levels
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
What are the indications of oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)?
Oral glucose test is ordered when fasting glucose test is high but not high enough to fall under the category diabetes.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Why is the postprandial glucose test done at a 2-hour mark?
It is done to diagnose diabetes such as fasting glucose. However, post prandial is done after 2 hours to check how the body stores sugar in muscles after food consumption after 2 hours.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Is 141 a high blood sugar?
Yes, it is slighlty more than normal one falls under the category prediabetes.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
GLUCOSE, FASTING
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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