Gestational Diabetes Flashcards
How is gestational diabetes dx?
Hint:
1) Name of 1st test? and (3 steps)
2) Name of 2nd test?
1) Glucose Screening test:
a) No special diet before hand.
b) Drink Glucose soln and blood is drawn 1 hour later
c) If result is 140mg/dl it is normal all is good. If greater than 140 pt must return for
2) Oral Glucose Tolerance Test:
a) Fasting 8-12 before only sips of water allowed
b) Blood will be drawn before drinking 100g glucose soln
c) Blood will be drawn every 30-60 minutes for 3 hours
1) When is Glucose screening test done?
2 When is the OGTT administered?
3) To confirm?
1) 24 to 28 weeks, earlier if high risk pt
2) 24 to 28 weeks only if Glucose screening test is greater than 140
3) Gestational diabetes
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Abnormal Findings Fasting 1 hr 2hr 3 hr
Fasting: >95
1 hr: >180
2hr: >155
3 hr > 140