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Accuracy of glycosuria, random blood glucose and risk factors as selective screening tools for gestational diabetes mellitus in comparison with universal diagnosing.

Faith AgbozoAbdulai AbubakariClement NarhAlbrecht Jahn
Published in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2018)
Selective screening using glycosuria and random blood glucose is unnecessary due to its low sensitivity. Fasting glucose ≥5.1 mmol/L could be applicable for screening at the population level. Where 2-hour OGTT is not available, FPG ≥5.6 mmol/L, complemented by the presence of risk factors, could be useful in making therapeutic decision.
Keyphrases
  • blood glucose
  • risk factors
  • blood pressure
  • glycemic control
  • pregnant women
  • type diabetes
  • skeletal muscle
  • weight loss
  • pregnancy outcomes