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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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Should medication be taken before glucose testing?
No medications should be avoided before glucose testing.Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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How high is too high gestational diabetes?
A blood glucose level 200mg/dl or more is high and should be shown to a doctor immediately so that it does not affect the growing fetus.Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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Is 141 a high blood sugar?
Yes, it is slighlty more than normal one falls under the category prediabetes.Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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How to tell if you have diabetes during pregnancy?
Get the test done and if your fasting levels are more than 140mg/dl then consult with a diabetologistLast updated on 15 Mar 2023
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What is impaired glucose tolerance?
Impaired glucose tolerance test is done to evaluate prediabetes.Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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