The ability of a low value on an early GCT to identify women not needing repeat testing in the second trimester.

Olutunmike KuyoroRodney A McLarenSujatha NarayanamoorthyJeremy WeedonHoward Minkoff

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2022)

Early GCT value was a fair predictor for normal second trimester glucose testing for gestational diabetes. However, high-risk patients with an early GCT value of less than 80 mg/dL may be able to forego repeat second trimester screening.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
preterm birth
pregnant women
gestational age
polycystic ovary syndrome
blood glucose
type diabetes
insulin resistance