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
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.
No, it is not possible to detect pregnancy while perfoming blood test for sugar
It indicates slightly low blood sugar levels
It is diagnosed during a blood test that is done while screening for gestational diabetes such as fasting glucose.
Yes, it is normal.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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