How To Know If I have Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?

How do I know if I have gestational diabetes?

Between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy, you will undergo an OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test) to screen for gestational diabetes.

OGTT Glucose Tolerance Test for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

First, your fasting blood glucose level will be tested. Then, after drinking a solution containing 75g of glucose, your blood glucose will be tested again after 2 hours. Your doctor will diagnose gestational diabetes based on the results of this test.

Diabetes Diagnosis with OGTT

In addition, if you have any of the following risk factors, your chances of developing gestational diabetes during this pregnancy are higher:

1. Pre-pregnancy BMI over 27

2. A history of gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy

3. Having diabetes or prediabetes before pregnancy

4. Previously giving birth to a baby weighing over 4kg

   
   

With proper support from healthcare professionals, gestational diabetes can be well managed. This includes:

• Guidance from a dietitian to adjust your diet

• Regular self-monitoring of blood glucose levels

• Scheduled follow-ups with your obstetrician

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