Gestational Diabetes Overview

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These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to gestational diabetes and its diagnosis.

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Gestational Diabetes

A form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy due to insulin resistance.

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Carpenter-Coustan Criteria

A set of guidelines used to diagnose gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) based on abnormal blood glucose levels.

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Fasting Glucose Level

The blood glucose level measured after fasting, important for diagnosing GDM.

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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)

A test used to check how the body processes glucose, particularly in diagnosing GDM.

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Abnormal Values

Blood glucose levels that exceed the normal range, indicating possible gestational diabetes.