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Why is a glucose tolerance test required during pregnancy?

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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 09 Dec 2024

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What are the effects of high sugar levels during pregnancy?

High blood glucose levels during pregnancy can also increase the chance that your baby will be born too early, weigh too much, or have breathing problems or low blood glucose right after birth. It can also induce still births in pregnant woman. Hence, speak with a doctor if glucose is high.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What are dangerous blood sugar levels during pregnancy?

Anything above 200mg/dl is dangerous during pregnancy and has to be followed by glucose intolerance test.

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How do I confirm if I have gestational diabetes?

Doctors use blood tests to diagnose gestational diabetes such as glucose fasting and glucose intolerance.

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Is 141 a high blood sugar?

Yes, it is slighlty more than normal one falls under the category prediabetes.

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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.

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