Glucose tolerance during Pregnancy
Overview
Glucose tolerance during Pregnancy ,The glucose challenge test, also called the one-hour glucose tolerance test, measures the body’s response to sugar, called glucose. The glucose challenge test is done during pregnancy. The purpose of this test is to check for diabetes that develops during pregnancy. That condition is called gestational diabetes.
The test is done in two steps. The first is drinking a sugary drink. One hour later, blood sugar is measured. The results show whether gestational diabetes might be present.
If the test results fall outside the standard range, more testing may be needed to diagnose gestational diabetes.
Why it's done
The glucose challenge test is used to check for gestational diabetes during pregnancy.
People at average risk of gestational diabetes usually have this test done during the second trimester, generally between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy.
Why it's done
People at high risk of gestational diabetes might have this test done earlier than 24 to 28 weeks. Risk factors may include:
- A body mass index of 30 or higher.
- A lack of physical activity.
- Gestational diabetes in an earlier pregnancy.
- A medical condition linked to getting diabetes, such as metabolic syndrome or polycystic ovary syndrome.
- Being 35 or older during pregnancy.
- Diabetes in a blood relative.
- Having had a baby in an earlier pregnancy who weighed more than 4.1 kilograms at birth
The test is done in two steps
The first is drinking a sugary drink. One hour later, blood sugar is measured. The results show whether gestational diabetes might be present.
If the test results fall outside the standard range, more testing may be needed to diagnose gestational diabetes.
Symptoms of gestational diabetes:
1- Excessively thirsty.
2-Hunger than usual.
3- Needing to urinate more often
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