Carbohydrates Tests for DM Flashcards
Screening for diabetes should occur
Every 3 years for adults ≥45 years old; every year for individuals with ≥1 risk factor
RPG (Random Plasma Glucose) test is used with
Symptoms of diabetes (3P) for diagnosis
RPG criteria for diagnosing diabetes is
≥200 mg/dL with symptoms of DM
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) requires
At least 8 hours of fasting (only water allowed)
Normal FPG is
<100 mg/dL
Prediabetes FPG is
100-125 mg/dL
Diabetes FPG is
≥126 mg/dL (confirmatory)
2-hour Post-Prandial Plasma Glucose (OGTT) requires
CHO intake ≥150 g/day for 3 days prior to test
Fasting for 2-hour Post-Prandial Plasma Glucose (OGTT) test is
8-14 hours
Standard load for OGTT is
75 grams for adults, or 1.75g/kg body weight for children
Normal 2-hour Post-Prandial Plasma Glucose (OGTT) is
<140 mg/dL
Prediabetes 2-hour Post-Prandial Plasma Glucose (OGTT) is
140-199 mg/dL
Diabetes 2-hour Post-Prandial Plasma Glucose (OGTT) is
≥200 mg/dL
HbA1c specimen type is
EDTA whole blood
HbA1c test is
Not affected by meal or fasting
Prediabetes HbA1c is
5.7-6.4%
Diabetes HbA1c is
“≥6.5%”
Screening period for GDM in nondiabetic pregnant women
24-28 weeks of gestation
One-Step Method for GDM uses
75 g glucose load (2-hour OGTT)