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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 15 Mar 2023
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What does it feel like to have gestational diabetes?
Usually gestational diabetes has no symptoms, however, increased thirst and hyperglycemia may occur in woman who have gestational diabetes.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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 15 Mar 2023
What are dangerous blood sugar levels during pregnancy?
Anything above 200mg/dl is dangerous during pregnancy and has to be followed by glucose intolerance test.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
How do you diagnose gestational diabetes?
It is diagnosed during a blood test that is done while screening for gestational diabetes such as fasting glucose.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
What if I have a 114 fasting sugar level? Is it considered normal?
Yes, it is normal.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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