Glucose challenge test during Pregnancy

In the Glucose Challenge Test (GCT) - Pregnancy, blood glucose level is measured two hours after the administration of 75 gms of glucose solution. It is done to screen for and diagnose gestational diabetes (diabetes developing during pregnancy).
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1. What is Dual marker test? Dual marker test is also known as Double Marker Test This test measures the levels of two hormones Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (Beta HCG) and Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein (PAPP-A) in blood

2. What is Glucose Challenge Test (GCT), Pregnancy? Glucose Challenge Test (GCT) - Pregnancy, is done to screen for gestational diabetes (that develops during pregnancy) In this test, the blood glucose levels are measured 2 hours after the patient drinks a glucose solution which contains 75 gms of glucose dissolved in it

3. How is Glucose Challenge Test, Pregnancy done? Glucose Challenge Test, Pregnancy is done on a blood sample, collected two hours after the intake of glucose solution with 75 grams of glucose dissolved in it Blood sample is collected from a vein of your arm with the help of a syringe attached to a fine needle

4. Why is Glucose Challenge Test, Pregnancy done? GCT is performed during pregnancy: To diagnose gestational diabetes If there is a family history of diabetes In women with high risk of gestational diabetes due to obesity

5. What is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus ? Gestational Diabetes mellitus is also known as GDM It is a form of diabetes which develops during the pregnancy Blood sugar levels are normal before and after the pregnancy

6. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus increases the risk of High blood pressure Depression Caesarean section Premature birth Large baby at birth Developing type 2 diabetes mellitus later in life

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