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
Start walking everyday and most importantly consult with a doctor who may tell you about the foods to consume and foods to avoid.
No it falls under the category diabetes consult your doctor
It is diagnosed during a blood test that is done while screening for gestational diabetes such as fasting glucose.
The glucose tolerance test is a lab test to check how your body stores sugar from the blood into tissues like muscle and fat.
Avoid eating high sugar foods and refined carbs for atleast a week before the test and glucose test will usually come normal
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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