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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?
During pregnancy, your body makes more hormones and goes through other changes, such as weight gain. These changes cause your body's cells to use insulin less effectively. Hence, a glucose tolerance test is mandatory to check for gestational diabetes.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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If the blood glucose is 120mg, is it bad for your health?
Yes, you fall under prediabetes which can easily progress into diabetes.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Should medication be taken before glucose testing?
It is advised not to take medications before glucose test until and unless advised by a physician
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Is glucose testing the same as a blood sugar test?
Yes. However, oral glucose testing is diffrent from blood sugar test.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
What happens if I don't fast before a glucose test?
If you do not fast before a fasting glucose test you will not get accurate results
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
How to confirm if I have gestational diabetes?
During pregnancy, your body makes more hormones and goes through other changes, such as weight gain. These changes cause your body's cells to use insulin less effectively. Hence, a glucose tolerance test is mandatory to check for gestational diabetes.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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