What is abnormal glucose tolerance in pregnancy?

What is abnormal glucose tolerance in pregnancy?

Abnormal glucose tolerance is defined as any one of impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes, using the American Diabetes Association criteria. GDM, gestational diabetes mellitus; IADPSG, International Association of the Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups; NGT, normal glucose tolerance.

What is a positive OGTT?

A 100 gram oral glucose load is given in the morning to a patient who has fasted overnight for at least eight hours. A positive test is generally defined as ≥2 glucose values at or above these thresholds. GTT: glucose tolerance test.

What is an abnormal OGTT?

An abnormal 3 h OGTT is defined as two or more serum glucose values that meet or exceed the standards of C&C criteria (fasting >95, l h >180, 2 h >155 and 3 h >140 mg/dl). A fasting serum glucose >140 mg/dl was considered as diabetes and OGL was omitted.

How do I pass the OGTT test?

DO NOT eat or drink anything (other than sips of water) for 8 to 14 hours before your test. (You also cannot eat during the test.) You will be asked to drink a liquid that contains glucose, 100 grams (g) . You will have blood drawn before you drink the liquid, and again 3 more times every 60 minutes after you drink it.

How do you read OGTT results?

Results

1. A normal blood glucose level is lower than 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L).
2. A blood glucose level between 140 and 199 mg/dL (7.8 and 11 mmol/L) is considered impaired glucose tolerance, or prediabetes.
3. A blood glucose level of 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) or higher may indicate diabetes.

How do I pass the glucose test during pregnancy?

For long-lasting energy, balance your meal with protein-filled foods such as dairy, nuts, fish or lean meat like poultry. Examples of healthy breakfasts during pregnancy that will help you pass the glucose test include: Whole wheat toast topped with natural peanut butter or mashed avocado.