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  • 28/09/2023

Why is a glucose tolerance test required during pregnancy?

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Dr. Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

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During pregnancy, your body makes more hormones and goes through other changes, such as weight gain. These changes cause your body's cells to use insulin less effectively. Hence, a glucose tolerance test is mandatory to check for gestational diabetes.

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