What does the 3 hour gestational diabetes test reveal?

Answer by  Amanda65 (1220)

This test is done to detect gestational diabetes, which is diabetes that develops during pregnancy. This test is done for women who have risk factors for gestational diabetes such as obesity, being older, high blood sugars, and other symptoms that may indicate diabetes.

Answer by  Me92 (22)

The 3 hour gestational diabetes test measures the amount of glucose in your blood, and can reveal if you are hyperglycemic. Gestational diabetics is a form of temporary hyperglycemia that affects women in their 24th through 28th week of pregnancy. After the first test, a repeat test is needed to determine results conclusively.

Answer by  Ali41 (1593)

The three hour gestational diabetes test will help figure out if your pregnancy has induced a diabetic state. It checks your body's ability to reduce the sugar level. You will start by taking a test where you have fasted in the morning. Then you will be given a sugary drink and your levels checked every hour.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

This will reveal whether or not you have diabetes brought on by pregnancy. If you have gestational diabetes and it is untreated, it can lead to full diabetes after birth. During pregnancy, it can cause the child to grow unusually large and cause blood sugar fluctuations for you.

Answer by  amydavenport81 (63)

It reveals how your blood sugar is affected by fasting and by the intoduction of a glucose product, usually a drink. It will help you know if you have a form of diabetes or glycemia. To take the test you will fast and then drink a glucose substance and they will draw your blood once an hour to find results.