A woman at 25 weeks pregnant drank a small cup of plain water at 6:30 AM on the day of her gestational diabetes screening, worrying that it might affect the test results.
Gestational Diabetes Screening Standards and Treatment Recommendations
Gestational diabetes refers to the condition where a person does not have diabetes before pregnancy but develops high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. Its incidence rate is approximately one to three percent.
Pregnancy Diabetes Screening Blood Test Frequency and Fasting Requirements
Common symptoms of gestational diabetes include elevated fasting blood glucose levels and glucose tolerance test peaks exceeding the standard.
This article provides the normal blood sugar range for pregnant women and how to control blood sugar levels.
At 31 weeks pregnant, an ultrasound shows the baby is two weeks larger than expected. Is it necessary to undergo diabetes screening?
