Patient's question:
After getting pregnant, I often come to the hospital for some tests. Recently, I have been doing blood tests, but the doctor told me last time that it's time for a glucose tolerance test. However, I don't understand what that is. What exactly does a glucose tolerance test during prenatal care check for?Doctor's answer:
Under normal circumstances, a glucose tolerance test is conducted between weeks 24 and 28 of pregnancy to carefully examine blood sugar levels in order to rule out gestational diabetes. If there is a family history, the risk of developing gestational diabetes is relatively higher. If the examination diagnoses gestational diabetes, it is necessary to combine insulin regulation to control blood sugar levels and avoid various complications that may harm the health of both the mother and the baby.