Ossining, NY
A 35-year-old female asked:
3hr glucose test. hour 1 and 2 were high. do i have gestational diabetes?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Liza Kunzanswered
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 23 years experience
Yes: Gestational diabetes is defined by 2 of the test values being high on the 3 hour gtt. Your doctor will help you come up with a regimen for checking your blood sugar and modifying your diet.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
What are oral glucose test alternatives for gestational diabetes?
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Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Not sure: What you're asking. The limited GTT is the gold standard for detecting gestational diabetes. Elevated blood sugars through other testing are also potentially useful, but some sort of testing is essential.
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