Screening
for gestational diabetes- Test urine for glucose at every antenatal visit.
- Blood glucose at booking and 28 weeks.
-
75g OGTT if
- glucose > 6mmol/l fasting or 2hrs after food
- glucose > 7mmol/l within 2hrs of food
| Plasma glucose | ||
| Fasting | 2 hour | |
| Normal | <6mmol/l | <9mmol/l |
| Gestational impaired glucose tolerance | 6-8mmol/l | 9-11mmol/l |
| Diabetes | >8mmol/l | >11mmol/l |