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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 12 Dec 2024
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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 12 Dec 2024
What is impaired glucose tolerance?
Impaired glucose tolerance test is done to evaluate prediabetes.
Last updated on 12 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 12 Dec 2024
My blood sugar in pregnancy is 168. Is it high or normal?
No it falls under the category diabetes consult your doctor
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Does black coffee raise your blood glucose level?
For most individuals caffeine does not affect blood glucose levels
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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