The glucose tolerance test screens for gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Typically, your doctor or medical professional will ask you to have a glucose screening test first. Depending on the ...

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A blood glucose test measures how much sugar you have in your blood. You may have a blood glucose test in a doctor’s office, laboratory, or with a fingerstick meter at home. When you eat ...

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Researchers reviewed data from more than 56 million pregnancies to examine the connection between diabetes and A.D.H.D., ...

The A1C test measures a person’s average blood glucose or blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. An A1C reading of over 5.6% may be a cause for concern, but this will depend on various factors.

Gestational diabetes is a condition that relates to high blood sugar, only that it starts in women during their 24th week of pregnancy. Find out if you are prone to gestational diabetes by using the ...

Gestational diabetes in India affects 10-14% of pregnant women, higher than in western countries, with genetic and non-genetic factors increasing the risk. Screening for GDM is crucial for early ...