Patient's question:
I am 2 months pregnant and have booked a glucose tolerance test. What are the precautions for the glucose tolerance test during prenatal care?Doctor's answer:
Now you are only two months pregnant, so it's not time to do the gestational diabetes screening yet. It's recommended to have a thorough check between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy for more accurate results. The night before the check, do not defecate or drink water after 10 p.m., and on the third day, take a blood test on an empty stomach. In the period leading up to the check, try to avoid eating too much sweet food. If necessary, combine the check with a glycosylated hemoglobin test to understand your blood sugar levels within the past three months.