Patient's question:
What are the diagnostic methods for gestational diabetes?Doctor's answer:
Hello, gestational diabetes refers to any degree of impaired blood sugar stability discovered in women during pregnancy. Clinical data shows that approximately 2% to 3% of women develop diabetes during pregnancy. The standard diagnostic criteria for diabetes include fasting blood glucose equal to or higher than 7.8 mmol/L, or post-meal 2-hour blood glucose equal to or higher than 11.1 mmol/L. It is particularly emphasized that pregnant women with impaired glucose tolerance should be treated as if they have diabetes to ensure the safety of both the mother and the child. Gestational diabetes is more likely to occur in obese and older mothers, with nearly 30% of women with gestational diabetes potentially developing type 2 diabetes later. Initially, dietary guidance and blood glucose monitoring can be used. If blood glucose remains >7.0 mmol/L, insulin therapy is required.