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Instructions are included for these tests: the glucola test and the 3-hour glucose tolerance test.  \nWhat is gestational diabetes?  \nGestational diabetes is a special type of diabetes that is first diagnosed during pregnancy.It causes a woman’s blood sugar (glucose) to be higher than normal at times.Women are at risk for developing gestational diabetes during pregnancy because hormone changes make it harder for a woman’s body to process carbohydrates (starches and sugars) from food.  \nGestationaldiabetes affects 3% to 5% of all pregnant women (3 to 5 out of 100). It is one of the most common complications in pregnancy.  \nWhat happens if I have gestational diabetes?  \nHalf of all women who have gestational diabetes will develop another form of diabetes in the next 20 years.Making some nutrition and lifestyle changes now may help lower this risk.And, it is important to get tested for diabetes once a year.  \nHormone changes during pregnancy make it harder fora woman’s body to process carbohydrates.  \nGestational diabetes that is not treated can cause problems in pregnancy. The main problem is that the baby may grow to be very large because of the extra sugar in your blood.This can make birth more difficult or make a Cesarean section necessary.For many women, changing their diet is all that is needed to control blood sugars.  \nWhen willI be tested for gestational diabetes?  \nNormal pregnancy care in the United States involves testing for gestational diabetes between 24 and 28 weeks.The testis called a glucolatest (see page 2).Women who are at higher risk for developing gestational diabetes should also have a glucola test in the first trimester.  \nSome conditions that can put women at higher risk are:  \n• Family history of diabetes  \n• Obesity  \n• Non-Caucasian ethnicity,such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and African-American  \n• History of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a condition of unbalanced sex hormones.PCOS can lead to problems with your period or getting pregnant.It can also cause ovarian cysts to form.  \nYour doctor will make a plan with you for gestational diabetes testing during pregnancy.  \nAt UWMC, we test women who are ata higher risk for gestational diabetes early in pregnancy.Then we test all women at 24 to 28 weeks gestation, even if they had an earlier test.We prefer to test women closer to 27 to 28 weeks gestation.That is because at this time in pregnancy, the placenta is making even more hormones that can make it more difficult for the mother’s body to process blood sugar.  \nWhich tests are used?  \nAt UWMC, we use 2 different tests for gestational diabetes: the glucola test and the 3-hour glucose tolerance test.  \nGlucola Test  \nThe screening test for gestational diabetes in early pregnancy involves drinking a sugary liquid called glucola.This drink contains 50 grams of sugar.Exactly 1 hour after you drink the glucola, your blood will be drawn and tested for glucose (sugar).You do not need to fast before this test.  \nIf your glucola test result is:  \n• Higher than 140 mg/dl,your doctor will ask you to do another test called a 3-hour glucose tolerance test (GTT).Some health care providers will recommend the 3-hour GTT if your glucola result is higher than  \n135 mg/dl.(See “3-hour Glucose Tolerance Test” on page 3.)  \n• Higher than 180mg/dl,the diagnosis of gestational diabetes can be made without doing another test.  \nInstructions for the Glucola Test  \n• Go to the lab on the main floor of the UWMC-Roosevelt Clinic, 4245 Roosevelt Way N.E.They will give you the glucola to drink.  \n• Drink the entire portion (50 grams of sugar),and note the exact time.Your blood draw must occur exactly 1 hour later.Try to drink the liquid within 1 to 2 minutes.  \nQuestions?  \nYour questions are important. Call your healthcare provider if you have questions or concerns.  \nWo","cbCaimfWlTft3wLo","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimfWlTft3wLo","pdf",104352,"English","# What to expect\n## What is gestational diabetes?\n## What happens if I have gestational diabetes?\n## When will I be tested for gestational diabetes?\n## Which tests are used?\n## Glucola Test\n## 3-Hour Glucose Tolerance Test","[{\"question\":\"What is gestational diabetes and why does it happen during pregnancy?\",\"answer\":\"Gestational diabetes is diagnosed during pregnancy when blood sugar becomes higher than normal at times. Hormone changes can make it harder for the body to process carbohydrates from food.\"},{\"question\":\"When is gestational diabetes testing usually done, and who may need earlier testing?\",\"answer\":\"Routine testing in the United States is between 24 and 28 weeks. 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