Testing for gestational diabetes: What to expect - 03/2013

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Testing for gestational diabetes: What to expect

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Abstract

This handout explains what gestational diabetes is and the 2 tests that are used to diagnose it. Instructions are included for these tests: the glucola test and the 3-hour glucose tolerance test.

Author

Women's Health Care Center

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2013

Revision Date

03/2013

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General Subject

Diagnostic Tests

Pregnancy, Childbirth, & Infant Care

Specific Subject/Keyword

Glucose Tolerance Test

Blood Glucose

Gestational Diabetes

Languages

English

Record ID

4113